ELA Curriculum & Instructional Specialist - ASD

**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: ELA Curriculum & Instructional Specialist (Part-Time)** **Department: Alabama School for the Deaf** **Location: Talladega, Alabama** **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, DeafBlind, multidisabled, and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and senior citizens with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year. Our services span a lifetime and include five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers, Early Intervention services, traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities in residential, day, and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility known as Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB), the state’s largest employer of adults who are Blind. AIDB’s three K-12 schools — Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, and Helen Keller School of Alabama — provide specialized educational services that empower students to achieve their full potential. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share a commitment to leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work. **ABOUT THE ROLE** As the ELA Curriculum & Instructional Specialist, you will drive the development, alignment, and continuous improvement of the school's English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum from elementary through high school. You will mentor and support classroom teachers, facilitate high-impact professional learning opportunities, and analyze student assessment data to refine instructional practices. Collaborating with school administrators, you will help design schoolwide literacy goals, establish intervention plans for striving readers, and ensure that all ELA instruction is strictly aligned with the Alabama Course of Study standards to meet the diverse needs of learners. **ABOUT YOU** You are a highly collaborative instructional leader who possesses a deep understanding of evidence-based literacy practices and data-driven instruction. You excel at coaching educators, building consensus, and translating complex student data into actionable lesson plans. You bring a passion for advocating for diverse learners—including students who are deaf and hard of hearing and those with additional disabilities—ensuring that differentiated instruction is actively integrated across all classrooms. **POSITION REQUIREMENTS** **Basic Qualifications** - **Education:** Master's degree in Education, English, Reading/Literacy, Special Education, or Deaf Education. - **Licensure & Certification:** Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Alabama Educator License and appropriate Special Education or Reading Specialist certification. - **Experience:** Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience with a focus on ELA and literacy development. - **Sign Language Proficiency:** Must have SLPI score of Intermediate or higher upon hire. - Must meet suitability/background requirements for employment **Preferred Qualifications** - **Specialized Setting:** Prior experience working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, or multidisabled, with strong proficiency in implementing adapted language-acquisition strategies. - **Coaching Experience:** Previous professional experience in teacher mentoring, instructional coaching, or curriculum…