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

• Providing leadership in the area of 21st Century Community Learning Center grants, ensuring compliance with federal and state mandates and applicable laws.
• Approving LEA applications, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal laws and guidelines.
• Supervising staff so that work is monitored and department goals are met with the proper use of counseling, coaching, discipline, appraisal, and other management tools.
• Planning, coordinating, and conducting workshops and meetings so that guidance and information are accurate, current, timely, and comprehensive.
• Overseeing support to LEAs and CBOs to ensure technical assistance is provided, supporting instructional improvements so that areas of improvement are identified.
• Conducting desk audits, pre-monitoring, and monitoring of recipients of federal funds, to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Overseeing utilization of program-specific data to inform decisions leading to improved student outcomes.
• Establishing and developing partnerships with external agencies to leverage community resources and maximize program effectiveness.
• Demonstrating professional and collaborative behaviors that represent the ALSDE in a positive light and supports the goal and mission of Federal Programs.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor to support the overall mission of Federal Programs.

Education:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in an approved subject matter or education specialty area.

Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) years of teaching experience and/or education administration experience.
• School or district-level administrative experience preferred.

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong motivation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent people/relationship-building skills
• Organizational and data management skills
• Ability to use problem-solving skills to generate solutions
• General understanding of ESEA and ESSA legislation
• Ability to deliver presentations to professional audience

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 Alabama State Personnel Department for instructions on the application process. Contact the Alabama State Personnel Department at 334-242-3389 for questions regarding the application process.

Step 2:

Send resume to Dr. Molly Killingsworth () and Ms. Ja’Tyus Kelly ().

Note: This position has been approved by the State Finance Director so consideration may be given to external interest as well as internal to the ALSDE.