R-0176 Secondary English Language Arts Teacher Pool for anticipated openings Locatio

R- 0176 Reference#3110105515105

Posting Date: May 15, 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: Secondary English Language Arts Teacher

Pool for anticipated openings

Location: Alabama School for the Blind

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

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 and we invite you to be a part of the miracles that happen every day.

As a High School Teacher for Alabama School for the Deaf (ASD) you will be responsible for working in a specialized classroom with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and multi disabled. ASD is committed to meet our students where they are. The right candidate for this job will have a passion working with students and colleagues to ensure all students receive a world class education.

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role in the lives of our students and be a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB and ASB. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude, agility, and professional maturity.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education in the English Language Arts field from an accredited college/university.

• Must hold a valid Alabama Teaching Certificate or valid certification in another state with the ability to obtain reciprocity within six (6) months of hire date.

• Possess skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Secondary English Language Arts

• One (1) year or more of classroom experience.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have or obtain a VI Certification within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.

• Must learn Braille, including becoming a National Library of Congress certified Braille Transcriptionist within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment

• Orientation and Mobility training required within twelve (12) months of hire

• Must be able to physically assiststudents as required.

• Demonstrate the ability to teach subject matter as outlined in the Alabama State Department of Education Course of Study

• Participate in the development of students’ IEP based on curricular guidelines

• Implement, review, and update student IEP’s.

• Serve as case manager.

• Perform functional vision assessments as needed.

• Prepare lesson plans and curricular guidelines (pacing guides).

• Protect confidentiality of student information.

• Maintain classroom discipline.

• Exercise the code of ethics in the teaching profession.

• Supervise and work cooperatively with teacher aides assigned to the classroom

• Create, review, and update the curriculum as necessary.

• Work and cooperate with staff members, support personnel, and administration to provide for the welfare and best interests of the students.

• Keep abreast of current research and teaching strategies of the Expanded Core Curriculum for implementation in classroom settings.

• May be required to attend any extracurricular activities that may be held on campus or off campus.

• Serve as a role model to students with professional behaviors.

• Become familiar with the implementation of technology for the visually impaired into the classroom.

• This position may require participating in the administration of state assessments.

• Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the school’s administrators.

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available

Alabama State TRS Retirement

Deferred Compensation Options Available

Paid Time Off

MANDATORY ANNUAL TRAINING:

Medication Training

Behavior Management recertification

CPR - every 2 years

Blood Borne Pathogens

Using an AED

Mandatory Reporting - DHR

Policy and Procedure Review

Erin's Law

Jason Flatt Act

SALARY: $46,812 – $73,640 Scale lC Rank 2T (BS-Class B)

$54,870 – $84,580 Scale lC Rank 1T (MA-Class A)

$58,413 – $89,382 Scale lC Rank AA (AA Certification)

Direct deposit required. Annual salary based on hours scheduled to work each academic school year (187 days)

This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: June 30,2025

Click Below to Apply:

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,812.00 - $89,382.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Physical Setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,812 - $73,640