What are the responsibilities and job description for the R-0240 Substitute Teacher Aide – RISE Together Preschool and Short-Term Programs AIDB North Campus, position at Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind?
R- 00240 Reference#3183173515105 Posting Date: July 21, 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: Substitute Teacher Aide – RISE Together Preschool and Short-Term Programs
AIDB North Campus, Decatur
Work Schedule - As Needed Not to Exceed 19 Hours a Week
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 THIS POSITION:This position is for working as a substitute teacher aide for the RISE Together Preschool and Short-Term Programs departments located on AIDB North in Decatur, Alabama. This position will assist with summer and school-year courses.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with children with disabilities.
- Experience in an educational or childcare setting.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs duties in the absence of full time AIDB staff as required for position including, but not limited to the following:
- Must be able to physically assist students in wheelchairs and/or students with physical disabilities as their needs dictate, including the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
- Must work cooperatively with other departmental personnel to serve students.
- Must assume responsibility for assisting in the classroom when an AIDB staff member is absent.
- Must follow all AIDB policies and procedures as well as applicable state and federal laws.
- Must remain awake and alert at all times.
- Must be able to handle emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Must adhere to confidentiality requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Upon being offered employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB."
SALARY: $10.20 Scale S1 Rank HS
Direct deposit is required.
Deadline for Application: September 30,2026
Click Below to Apply:
https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application
R- 00240 Reference#3183173515105
Posting Date: July 21, 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: Substitute Teacher Aide – RISE Together Preschool and Short-Term Programs
AIDB North Campus, Decatur
Work Schedule - As Needed Not to Exceed 19 Hours a Week
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 THIS POSITION:This position is for working as a substitute teacher aide for the RISE Together Preschool and Short-Term Programs departments located on AIDB North in Decatur, Alabama. This position will assist with summer and school-year courses.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with children with disabilities.
- Experience in an educational or childcare setting.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs duties in the absence of full time AIDB staff as required for position including, but not limited to the following:
- Must be able to physically assist students in wheelchairs and/or students with physical disabilities as their needs dictate, including the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
- Must work cooperatively with other departmental personnel to serve students.
- Must assume responsibility for assisting in the classroom when an AIDB staff member is absent.
- Must follow all AIDB policies and procedures as well as applicable state and federal laws.
- Must remain awake and alert at all times.
- Must be able to handle emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Must adhere to confidentiality requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Upon being offered employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB."
SALARY: $10.20 Scale S1 Rank HS
Direct deposit is required.
Deadline for Application: September 30,2026
Click Below to Apply:
https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $10
