Education Specialist I – Support Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO FILL A POSITION

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Approved for Internal and External Consideration


Position Title:  Education Specialist I

Position Code: 30122

Salary Range: $50,253.60 – $102,664.80

Position Location: Support Services Section, Montgomery or Birmingham

Open Date: October 2024


The Support Services Section of the Alabama State Department of Education is seeking candidates to fill three (3) Education Specialist I positions.

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

  • Assist in the management of the accountability system and programs in the areas of School Safety, Title IV, 504 and the Safety Task Force.
  • Assist in the analysis and interpretation of school safety data
  • Develop validation procedures to ensure accuracy in the reporting of results within the safety portal
  • Develop presentations, handbooks and training materials
  • Plan, organize, and implement professional development activities (per the law)
  • Attend required School Safety trainings, meetings and necessary site visits
  • Complete ALSDE reports, proposals, and administrative documents as appropriate
  • Prepare ALSDE correspondence to LEAs
  • Provide technical assistance to local education agency and school personnel
  • Other duties as assigned

Education:

  • A minimum of Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Five (5) years of professional experience in teaching, education administration or a related assignment

Experience:

  • Experience in all areas of school safety
  • Research and data analysis experience required
  • Statistical analysis experience preferred but not required
  • Knowledge and experience with the school safety portal preferred but not required
  • Computer related skills required – Microsoft Office (all programs)
  • Computer skills preferred – Microsoft and Google, as well as any other technical based programs

Other Skills:

  • Possess strong organization and data management skills
  • Be attentive to details
  • Possess strong motivational skills
  • Ability to work independently on multiple assignments
  • Ability to use problem-solving skills to generate solutions
  • Knowledge and experience in training
  • Ability to work well with other staff members, and LEAs

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 DepartmentNew Window 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:

Dr. Johnny Whaley

Dr. Autumm Jeter