ESL Instructor

We are seeking a highly qualified ESL Teacher to join our team at the Alabama Department of Education.

• Current Alabama Teacher's Certification, Bachelor's Degree or higher in ESL, Foreign Language, English, or Elementary Education
• Preference will be given to applicants with at least three years of successful teaching experience
• Preferred background experience in Bilingual Education, Linguistics, or Teaching English as a Second Language
• Preference will be given to applicants fluent in Korean or Spanish as well as applicants with reading, speech pathology, or special education backgrounds
• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Assist schools in providing instructional support for English Learners (EL) grades K-12, including testing, serving on ESL teams to develop instructional plans, and providing information for district/state/federal reports
• Provide ESL instruction to classes, small groups, and individual students
• Provide support and training for content area teachers of ELs in assigned schools
• Facilitate contacts and interactions between the student's home and the school
• Participate in monthly training/planning sessions with other EL teachers
• Establish a positive relationship with students, parents, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors