Preschool Director RISE Together Preschool - AIDB-North Campus (Decatur, AL) R-9912
**R- 9912 Reference#311111005151515**
[**[Posting Date: September 27, 2024
[**[Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearingare 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 AIDBs efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities.Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
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POSITION- Preschool Director
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[**[ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)
[**[Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the worlds 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 36,000 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 states largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind.**[ Our employees are among the organizations 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 OUR LOCATION
[**[The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind North Campus is located in Decatur, Alabama. The campus occupies a beautiful location that sits on Highway 31 in South Decatur. This is a recently created campus that is already home to a number of AIDB departments and staff.The expansion of programs in Decatur creates new opportunities for us to serve the local communities.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
RISE Autism is a program uniquely designed for students and individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Loss. RISE, which stands for Reaching Independence through Supported Education, uses evidence-based strategies to foster skills that lead to independence.These skills include communication, social interaction, vocational and career training, and life skills.
ABOUT YOU
The Preschool Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of RISE Together Preschool on the AIDB North Campus in Decatur, AL. Working collaboratively with staff, parents, and the AIDB administration, the Director ensures the delivery of a high-quality early childhood education experience that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of young children in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Masters Degree in Instructional Leadership, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education, Counseling, or Special Education.
Must have a valid Alabama Teaching Certificate upon hire.
Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience in the field of early childhood education, special education, or related field.- [Knowledge of Alabama Developmental Standards for Preschool and best practices in early childhood education.
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