ITINERANT ESL TEACHER 2026-2027 SY

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools seeks an Itinerant ESL Teacher to support English language learners across multiple school sites. The role teaches reading, speaking, listening, and writing to help students reach grade-level proficiency, with a classroom environment conducive to growth.

The position reports to the Principal and includes collaboration with teachers, families, and counselors. The 9-month calendar (187 days) applies, and a one-time signing bonus is available for certified first-year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate.
• Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state requirements or a willingness to meet the requirements within the designated timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, school and agency counselors, and related service providers in the overall educational plan for students enrolled in the education setting.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the individual education service and transition plan for students enrolled in the education setting.
• Instruct students in a program of study that meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade-level standards.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, and policies and procedures of Birmingham City Schools.
• Collaborate with the teacher of record to develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with curriculum standards; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Supervise and monitor student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes, and other activities in the building.
• Administer standardized testing.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Alabama Teacher's Certificate (valid)

ESSA requirements or willingness to meet within the designated timeframe

Job description

JOB TITLE

Itinerant English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

REPORTS TO

Principal

WORK DAYS

9 Months (187 Days)

SALARY

Certified Schedule 16 (Level 1-4)

($49,080 - $93,875)

Depending on degree level (recognized by ALSDE)

LOCATION

Various Locations

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ESL Teacher instruct students whose first language is not English to learn to read, speak, listen, and write English, so they can achieve grade-level proficiency in all academic areas. Create a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of students enrolled in an education setting. Establishes effective rapport with students. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil’s ability.

*This position is eligible for a one-time signing bonus for certified first-year employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, school and agency counselors, and related service providers in the overall educational plan for students enrolled in the education setting.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the individual education service and transition plan for students enrolled in the education setting.
• Instruct students in a program of study that meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade-level standards.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, and policies and procedures of Birmingham City Schools.
• Collaborate with the teacher of record to develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with curriculum standards; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Supervise and monitor student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes, and other activities in the building.
• Administer standardized testing.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• A valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate
• Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state requirements or a willingness to meet the requirements within the designated timeframe

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE. *

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

Revised

March 2026

Please Note:

All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.