Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Assists with the coordination of activities and functions of FFA Districts, including annual district eliminations and activities of District FFA Officers.
• Assists with the coordination of FFA events including livestock, competitive events, shows, workshops, and partnerships with 4-H Club, Extension Service, and Auburn University.
• Assists with the coordination of FFA activities to include State FFA Convention, student and advisor workshops, competitive events.
• Manages the FFA Proficiency Award program.
• Manages the Agriscience Extended Year Grant.
• Assists the State Advisor.
• Provides technical assistance to LEAs.
• Develops business partnerships.
• Plan and execute professional development activities that support Agriscience and FFA initiatives.
• Represent and advocate for Agriscience Education internally to ALSDE committees and groups.
• Attend professional development conferences deemed necessary for the enhancement of CTE, FFA, and Agriscience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Extensive overnight travel required.

Education:

• A minimum of master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Education.

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years teaching experience required.
• Preference will be given to teaching content in Agriscience Education.

Other Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective problem solver
• Strong organization and data management skills
• Strong motivational skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently
• Excellent people/relationship-building skills
• Ability to use problem-solving skills to generate solutions
• Must be team-oriented and flexible with proven ability to work well with others
• Ability to create and deliver effective presentations to professional audiences
• Use Microsoft Office proficiently

How to apply:

Step 1:

To be considered for this position, you must be on the employment register for this classification. Employment registers are established through the Alabama State Personnel Department. Please visit their website at www.personnel.alabama.gov for instructions on the application process. Contact the Alabama State Personnel Department at 334-242-3389 for questions regarding the application process.

Step 2:

After you receive notification from the Alabama State Personnel Department that you have been placed on the employment register, you may email a cover letter and résumé as an attachment to:

Alabama Department of Education
Attention: Ken Sealy
Career and Technical Education
P.O. Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

Or email as an attachment to:         Contact number is 334-694-4850