05 Dec Education Specialist I – AMSTI
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: (7680) $50,253.60 – $102,664.80
Position Location: AMSTI, Birmingham or Montgomery, AL
Open Date: Immediately
The AMSTI Section of the State Department of Education will hire an Education Specialist I to assist AMSTI with the implementation of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Digital Literacy and Computer Science(DLCS).
Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:
- Organize and oversee the logistics of professional learning for AMSTI STEM/DLCS professional learning.
- Research, design, and coordinate professional learning opportunities and support for a variety of audiences to support STEM and DLCS, the shared STEM vision for AMSTI, and the implementation of the Alabama Courses of Study in STEM content areas.
- Facilitate discussions, professional learning opportunities, and support for integrated STEM and DLCS with a variety of audiences including, but not limited to AMSTI site staff, administrators, schools and teachers.
- Develop and maintain resources in any combination of STEM related subjects for teachers which are accurate, well-organized, and classroom ready.
- Communicate, plan, and organize projects within the ALSDE and with other partners, vendors, and stakeholders, including robotics grant processes, to successfully fulfill Department projects within designated timeframes.
- Support and assist AMSTI sites and LEAs, so that designated personnel are accurately informed on STEM-specific issues and AMSTI Menu of Services, to include, but not limited to, coaching.
- Complete and communicate correspondence and other information in a clear, accurate, and timely manner, according to departmental policies, and so section goals are met.
- Represent AMSTI at state and national events and travel, sometimes extensively, to fulfill job duties.
- Collaborate to develop, maintain, and troubleshoot the AMSTI website, AMSTI Social Media platforms and the AMSTI Google Workspace for Education resources.
Education:
- Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in education, teacher leader, instructional leadership, school counseling, or other related education specialty area.
Experience:
- Five years of professional experience in STEM-related teaching, education administration, or a related assignment. School- and district-level leadership and/or coaching experience, with a proven record of systemic change related to student learning and achievement, is preferred.
Other Skills:
- Strong motivation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including the ability to develop and utilize spreadsheets and databases, to manage web pages, utilize multiple education-related applications, and to work fluently in G Suite
- Excellent people/relationship building skills
- Organizational and data management skills required
- Ability to use problem-solving skills to generate solutions
- Must be team-oriented, flexible, and a self-starter
- Ability to deliver presentations to professional audiences
- Familiar with recent research-based strategies, materials, and models
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:
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: