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

• Assist with the coordination of activities and functions of FFA Districts, including annual district eliminations and activities of District FFA Officers.
• Assist with the coordination of FFA events including livestock, competitive events, shows, workshops, and partnerships with 4-H Club, Extension Service, and Auburn University.
• Assist with the coordination of FFA activities to include State FFA Convention, student and advisor workshops, competitive events.
• Manage the FFA Proficiency Award program.
• Manage the Agriscience Extended Year Grant.
• Assist the FFA Executive Secretary and State Advisor.
• Provide technical assistance to LEAs.
• Develop 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:

Applicants must complete the state required online application process for the Education Administrator I position prior to submitting a résumé, reference list, and/or cover letter to the contact person listed below.  To apply online complete the Application for Examination Form available at:  www.personnel.alabama.gov. Call the State Personnel Department at 334-242-3389 for questions concerning the online process.

Step 2:

Send cover letter and résumé to:

Alabama State Department of Education
Attention: Ken Sealy
Career and Technical Education
PO Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

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