What are the responsibilities and job description for the R-0196 Director, Center for Assistive Technology Training (CATT) Office of Special Projects-Revised position at Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind?
Revised & Re-Advertised
R-0196 Reference#3282490515011
Posting Date: November 7, 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: Director, Center for Assistive Technology Training (CATT)
Office of Special Projects
Location: Talladega, Alabama, or Decatur, Alabama
Reporting to the Executive Director of Special Projects
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
AIDB Special Projects Department is AIDB’s collaborative effort to invest additional time and funding with federal partners in order to support the mission of AIDB: to provide comprehensive education and service programs of superior quality to children with sensory differences and their families. Our services reach beyond our campus programs and even beyond our state borders.
ABOUT YOU
You will play a vital role in Special Projects, serving as the primary administrator of the Center for Assistive Technology Training (CATT) program, a partnership of AIDB and the American Printing House for the Blind (APH). You will oversee the CATT budget, plan and organize CATT events, and work closely with other programs with Special Projects.
The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator, an effective leader, and must be willing to travel across our service area to provide direction and support at events.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Visual Impairment, Early Childhood Education, Instructional Leadership, Administration, or Special Education.
- Three (3) years supervisory experience.
- Three (3) years’ experience managing state or federal level funding.
- Professional work experience with persons who are Visually Impaired
- Professional work experience with Assistive Technology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three (3) years’ experience as an educational administrator.
- Experience supervising a program serving children and youth who are Blind/Visually Impaired.
- Previous professional experience that demonstrates familiarity with AIDB units, and local, state, and national organizations and agencies.
- Five (5) years of successful teaching experience.
- Valid Teaching certification in Visual Impairment.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must demonstrate competency in reading and writing Braille by scoring 80% or better on AIDB’s Braille Skills Assessment inventory within the first thirty-six months of employment.
- A sign language proficiency level of according to the AIDB Evaluation system must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire date.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must demonstrate good leadership skills, interpersonal skills and sound judgment.
- Must demonstrate the ability to think creatively and exercise individual initiative.
- Must demonstrate excellent multi-tasking and time management skills.
- Possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to work a flexible schedule, including travel across the United States.
- Must have knowledge of federal and state statutes and laws concerning education and programming, particularly as they relate to individuals who are Blind or DeafBlind.
- Must be able to develop and maintain relationships with staff members, students, parents, alumni, public school personnel, APH, and other external organizations.
- Must demonstrate the ability to align efforts, set goals, motivate and manage staff effectively.
- Maintain knowledge of current trends and issues in the education of individuals who are Blind or DeafBlind, rehabilitation services, transition planning, and/or career development planning.
- Must demonstrate competency in effective, professional communication with a wide variety of audiences and individuals.
- Must be able to meet travel requirements of the position: local and national travel up to several days per week, multiple times per month.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance available
- Dental Insurance available
- Vision Insurance available
- Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
- Deferred compensation options available
- Paid time off
- Onsite Daycare in Talladega
SALARY: $75,000 - $100,000 Scale A1 Rank 04
(260 days)
Direct deposit is required.
This is an exempt position and is not_ subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act._
Deadline for Application: November 21,2025
Click Below to Apply:
https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000