What are the responsibilities and job description for the R-0263 Director of Interpreting Services Office of Accessibility position at Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind?
R- 0263 Reference#11735255750
Posting Date: August 22, 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 of Interpreting Services
Office of Accessibility
LOCATION: To be determined based on the successful applicant –
at one of AIDB’s 10Regional Centers, Talladega or AIDB-North, Decatur
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 provides a continuum of services to individuals from infancy through adulthood. AIDB Interpreters provide interpreting services, sign language instruction, and community education workshops and training sessions from Early Intervention to Senior Services. They interpret for individuals and groups in legal, business, medical, personal, and/or service delivery settings within AIDB and the community. The Director of Interpreting Services will provide centralized interpreting coordination and interpreter supervision and mentorship in tandem with the Unit Head for which the interpreters are housed. The Director of Interpreting Services will secure interpreting service agreements and vendor contracts and facilitate internal and external training, partnerships and trainings. As Director of Interpreting Services, you will maintain an interpreting database and facilitate interpreter scheduling, billing, and payroll. You may also be asked to interpret when needed. This position will be part of AIDB’s Office of Accessibility and will report to the Chief of Adult Programs.
ABOUT YOU
You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB’s culture is reinforced and that employees feel connected, recognized and proud to be a part of the company. You will play a vital role in the lives of our consumers and be a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude and professional maturity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess and maintain Alabama Interpreter’s License and national certification upon employment.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws related to interpreting.
- Must possess an entry sign language proficiency level of ADVANCED PLUS according to AIDB evaluation system (SLPI/SCPI) upon hire.
- Must provide documentation of sign language proficiency evaluation available through AIDB.
- Possess a valid driver license, an automobile for use on the job, and liability insurance in effect.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Three (3) years or more of formal work experience interpreting for individuals who are Deaf/DeafBlind.
- Three (3) years or more of formal work experience coordinating interpreters for individuals who are Deaf/DeafBlind.
- One (1) to Two (2) years of supervisory experience and/or building a team.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing to travel daily.
- Willing and able to work flexible schedules to include holidays, nights, and weekends.
- Assist in planning and participating in statewide activities, i.e., White Cane, DeaFestival, Special Projects, Summer Camps, educational workshops, social/community events, and/or statewide programs.
- Enter current consumer information into a database as needed for consumer demographics.
- Perform other duties as assigned by AIDB Chief of Adult Programs and AIDB President.
· Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.
Benefits:
· Health, dental, and vision insurance available
· TRS retirement
· Deferred compensation options available
· Paid time off
SALARY: $75,000 - $100,000 Scale A1 Rank 04
260 Days; Direct deposit is required; bi-weekly payroll
This position is eligible for the following annual incentives.
Specialization Incentive Pay
RID Recognized Certification $5,000
Mental-Health-Q $2,500
Legal (SC: L), Other $2,500
This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: September 22,2025
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