Special Education Substitute Teacher: Make an Impact

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Schools is seeking substitutes for the Substitute Teacher Pool for the 2026 cycle. Positions cover 9 months (187 days) at various Birmingham locations, with daily rates of $100 for non-certified and $120 for certified substitutes.

Responsibilities include supporting teachers, implementing IEPs/transition plans, delivering instruction aligned with standards, and collaborating with school staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalence required.
• Two years of college coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works 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.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the individual education service and transition plan for students enrolled in the education setting.
• Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade level standards.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and policies and procedures of Birmingham City Schools.
• Collaborates with the teacher of record to develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with curriculum standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students.
• Establishes and maintains 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.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building.
• Administers standardized testing
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college coursework

Job description

Birmingham City Schools is seeking substitutes for the Substitute Teacher Pool for the 2026 cycle. Positions cover 9 months (187 days) at various Birmingham locations, with daily rates of $100 for non-certified and $120 for certified substitutes.

Responsibilities include supporting teachers, implementing IEPs/transition plans, delivering instruction aligned with standards, and collaborating with school staff to maintain a positive learning environment.