Education Specialist I – Student Assessment

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: Student Assessment, Montgomery or Birmingham, AL

Open Date: December 2024


The Student Assessment Section of the Alabama State Department of Education intends to hire one (1) Education Specialist I position.

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

  • Manage an identified large scale state assessment.
  • Collaborate on department projects and initiatives with section and department staff in order to educate stakeholders in program areas that will work to increase student achievement.
  • Develop and deliver training materials including handbooks and documents ( i.e., informational bulletins, PowerPoints, Webinars, Webcasts) to be used by Alternate teachers, District Test Coordinators (DTCs), Building Test Coordinators (BTCs), Federal Program Coordinators, Technology Coordinators, EL Coordinators, Principals, and/or Superintendents that are directly related to the administration of state assessments.
  • Prepare ALSDE reports, memorandums, and administrative documents.
  • Prepare ALSDE correspondence to Local Education Agencies (LEAs).
  • Work with the assessment vendors to plan, implement, and oversee the assessment program for the alternate assessment.
  • Work with educational and administrative staff in the LEA to address issues pertaining to test administration, administrative issues within the assessment portal, test delivery, and data collection.
  • Conduct data validation to ensure valid and reliable results.
  • Analyze state data for accuracy, and work with assessment vendors to address and amend any issues.
  • Monitor test administration and test security in LEAs. In state travel will be a requirement for this position.
  • Provide technical assistance and support to LEAs.
  • Utilize software programs in order to increase efficiency in correspondence, communication, and 1neeting deadlines so that section goals are met as observed by the Assessment Coordinator.
  • Assist in proof reading, as well as, composing documents/correspondence/e-mails/me1noranda to ensure that materials are correct in content, format, and style.
  • Follow state and section guidelines for required travel to LEAs, meetings, and conferences.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

  • Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an approved subject matter or education specialty area.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in teaching, education administration, or a related assignment.
  • Knowledge and experience with special education and the alternate assessment.
  • Working knowledge and experience with test administration preferred.

Required Skills/ Abilities:

  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organization and data management skills
  • Strong motivational skills
  • Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently
  • Excellent people/relationship-building skills; is ream oriented and flexible
  • Effective problem solver. Ability to use problem-solving skills to generate solutions
  • Must have a proven ability to work cohesively with others and be flexible
  • Ability to create and deliver effective presentations to professional audiences
  • Use Microsoft Office proficiently: including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to travel overnight in-state and out-of-state

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: Ms. Nina Culpepper at