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Alabama State Department of Education

ESL Teacher

Alabama State Department of Education, Bessemer, Alabama, us, 35021

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Alabama State Department of Education . The position is with Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School (AAHS) in Bessemer, AL.

At AAHS, we are creating the aviation and aerospace leaders of tomorrow by providing rigorous, immersive and industry‑aligned instruction. Our faculty is committed to meeting the needs of all students and promoting a culture of learning and exploration.

Qualities and Role of AAHS ESL Teacher The AAHS ESL Teacher will be a highly motivated, energetic educator who is a visionary leader with a clear understanding of the social and emotional needs of our students and an excellent command of their content within the AAHS setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters and lives of students both in and out of school

Show unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness

Provide in‑class support in the general education setting and give small‑group instruction to ESL students

Provide support and feedback to content teachers on sheltered instruction strategies as needed

Attend and participate in IEP meetings for English learners as directed by the Dean of Culture and Instruction

Follow ESSA guidelines for identification, instruction, assessment, and exiting ESL students

Create a positive, structured learning environment that reflects the school’s core values, high expectations and code of conduct

Implement curricula and activities to meet academic and language acquisition standards aligned with the WIDA English‑language development standards

Complete training for administering WIDA assessments used to identify and determine continued eligibility for ESL services

Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior

Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic and language acquisition standards

Exhibit resilience, turning challenges into opportunities

Focus on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs

Communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues

Engage families in their children’s education

Commit to continual professional growth

Qualifications

Drive to improve the minds and lives of students inside and outside the classroom

Flexibility to adapt to the needs of our students

Proven track record of high achievement in the classroom

Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects

Evidence of self‑motivation and willingness to be a team player

Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred

Minimum of two years of teaching experience in a school setting

Valid English as a Second Language State Certification is required

Belief in and alignment with AAHS core beliefs and educational philosophy is non‑negotiable

Compensation We offer a generous compensation package, including a workspace, laptop computer, email, high‑speed internet access and all necessary supplies.

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