R-English Language Arts Teacher, High School

Position: R-0380 English Language Arts Teacher, High School
R-0380 Reference#
Posting Date:
February 27, 2026

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: English Language Arts Teacher, High School

Pool for anticipated openings

Location: Alabama School for the Deaf

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, Deaf Blind, 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 Deaf Blind. 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 ASD. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude, agility, and professional maturity.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Special Education (HI Certification), Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education OR 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 ability to obtain reciprocity within six (6) months of hire date.

• Must possess a sign language proficiency evaluation of INTERMEDIATE upon employment.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Special Education and/or Deaf Education or an English Language Arts related field from an accredited college/university.

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

• A sign language proficiency evaluation of ADVANCED upon employment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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

• Must have or English Language Arts certification within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.

• Must possess a sign language proficiency of ADVANCED within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.

• Must complete and maintain Behavior Management training within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

• Must complete and maintain CPR/First Aid training within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

• Must possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate using ASL effectively for student instruction.

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

• Provide comprehensive instruction to students at ASD that includes developing and…