R-0279 ESL Teacher Alabama School for the Blind

R-0279 Reference#3110105515105

Posting Date: September 3,2025

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: ESL Teacher

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education from an accrediting school or program.
• Must have an Alabama Teaching Certificate in the area of English as a Second Language or be able to obtain reciprocity with the State of Alabama within six (6) months of employment. within twelve (12) months of employment.

· Must demonstrate competency in reading and writing Braille by scoring 80% or better on the AIDB Braille skills assessment Inventory within the first eighteen (18) months of employment.

· Demonstrated experience in following verbal and written communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Alabama Teaching certificate in the area of Spanish.

• Master’s degree in Education from an accrediting school or program.

· Possess one (1) year or more of ESL classroom experience.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

· Conduct initial screeners of students who indicate a primary home language other than English on the AIDB Home Language Survey (i.e. WIDA).

· Conduct Individual English Learning Plan meetings at ASB, ASD, and HKS.

· A willingness to teach other subject areas as needed and depending on the schedule of our students.

· Participate in the writing and monitoring of I-ELPs, IEPs.

· Administer state assessments to EL students to measure language proficiency.

· Implement research-based strategies for English language acquisition

· Coordinate instruction with classroom teacher and provide support and resources

· Attend professional development opportunities and share information with AIDB staff

· Other duties assigned

· Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB

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)

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available

Alabama State TRS Retirement

Deferred Compensation Options Available

Paid Time Off

Onsite Daycare

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.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,812 - $73,640