R-0296 : Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind (AFCB) Cane Travel/Orientation and Mobility Instructor

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Posting Date: October 13, 2025

Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB's efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

Position: Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind (AFCB)

Cane Travel/Orientation and Mobility Instructor

Decatur, AL

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama, with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state's largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization's most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind (AFCB) Cane Travel/Orientation Mobility Instructor, you will have the opportunity to appraise students' independent living skills through performance-based assessments and prepare lesson plans inclusive of sequential, meaningful instruction geared to the student's assessed needs; Individualized Employment Plan and/or Personal Futures Plan; functioning and motivational levels. You will teach students crisis management; meal planning/preparation, food storage/safety, and etiquette; daily personal care; daily household tasks; laundry skills; money-management skills and life skills relating to personal self, healthy relationships and social interactions. You will also track and assess each student's daily progress. The role includes integratingother Structured Discovery curricula core components (Braille, Orientation & Mobility, Assistive Technology, Residential Living, etc.) into lessons and Independent Living Skills tasks; updating and enhancing curriculum; participating in strategic planning and program marketing/public relations; and presenting internally and externally.

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB's culture is reinforced and that students and employees feel connected, recognized and proud to be a part of AIDB and AFCB. This will be accomplished as you role-model problem-solving skills, critical-thinking abilities, and the confidence in your belief that Blind people can experience limitless possibilities as they gain the same belief in themselves through their training experience.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or equivalent General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

· Must have successfully completed a Structured Discovery Program and demonstrated knowledge of the Structured Discovery philosophy and how Travel instruction is integrated into core curriculum components. Please attach Structured Discovery Diploma/Certificates with applicant material.

• Must have the designation of National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) within the NBPCB.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

· Demonstrated competency in by scoring 90% on the AIDB Braille Skills Assessment within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

· Must be certified or certifiable in Orientation and Mobility by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) and Mobility skills using Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) methods and principles within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

· Must be able to work flexible hours.

· Required extensive vicinity and occasional overnight travel.

· Completion of AIDB online training on Deafness, Blindness, Visual Impairments, Deafblindness and Multiple Disabilities within 12 months of hire.

· Willingness to develop an understanding of alternate Structured Discovery methodologies for working with students with multiple disabilities.

· Basic understanding and use of Assistive Technology; advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and ability to use email programs.

· Ability to use online teaching tools for virtual learning when in-person classes cannot be offered.

· Proven ability to role model the use of alternative techniques by demonstrating problem-solving skills and critical-thinking while working with students.

· Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.

SALARY: $41,482 - $61,147 Scale MR Rank 5A (HS and Structured Discovery Program

Completion)

$45,483 - $68,986 Scale MR Rank 5B (BS- Class B Certification)

$47,639 - $72,203 Scale MR Rank 5M (MS- Class A Certification)

(260 Days) Monthly Payroll - Direct deposit is required.

T*_his is an exempt position, and is __not__ subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.*_

Benefits:

· Health, dental, and vision insurance available

· Teachers Retirement System (TRS)

· Deferred compensation options available

· Paid time off

· 13 Paid Holidays

Bi-Monthly Payroll (260 Days)

Direct deposit is required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 13,2025

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41, $72,203.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person