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Alabama State Department of Education

Secondary English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers

Pay: $47,600–$91,912/yr

Posted: 1 day ago

Location: Montgomery, AL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 9 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.

$61,130 / year median in Alabama

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Secondary English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers Alabama State Department of Education - 4.5 Montgomery, AL Job Details $47,600 - $91,912 a year 18 hours ago Qualifications Teaching Certification Employee relationship building English English Language Arts Teacher Certification Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

English Teacher Qualifications:

Current Alabama Teacher's Certification, Bachelor's Degree or higher with an endorsement in

English Essential Duties :

Create an English program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth Establish effective rapport with students Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation Utilize technology to motivate students and prepare students for 21st century Establish a positive relationship with students, parents, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

HOW TO APPLY

: All applicants should complete the State of Alabama on-line application and attach it to the specific job number in order to be eligible for hire. This application can be found on the website https://www.careersalk12education.org/ Any questions should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (334) 607-0686 or (334) 223-6730 (The funding for and duration of this position are finite, Pursuant to the Students First Act of 2011, Section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position) .

SPECIAL NOTE

: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

SPECIAL NOTE

: For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.

THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED EMPLOYMENT OR BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR OR AGE.