Education Specialist I – CTE

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) $48,300.00 – $98,678.40

Position Location: Career and Technical Education/Workforce Development, Montgomery or Birmingham

Open Date: July 2023


The Career and Technical Education/Workforce Development Section of the Alabama State Department of Education, intends to employ one (1) Education Specialist I position within the Technical Education Unit located in either Montgomery or Birmingham, Alabama.

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

  • Provide support for Alabama SkillsUSA activities to include processing Alabama SkillsUSA membership records and assisting with State SkillsUSA Convention activities
  • Facilitate the planning, development, implementation and follow-up activities for the course of study within assigned Cluster
  • Coordinate TAPE and National program certification process
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement statewide professional development for teachers such as regional in-service workshops, summer conference, and virtual sessions
  • Provide technical assistance to local education agencies (LEAs)
  • Coordinate one of the three Alabama SkillsUSA District conferences, including district planning and contests
  • Develop business partnerships and serve on related committees
  • Coordinate all Teacher Certified Program training for assigned Cluster
  • Communicate with post-secondary institutions to provide opportunities within assigned Cluster
  • Serve as coordinator for Alabama and National SkillsUSA competitions in assigned Cluster
  • Ability to travel overnight
  • Other duties as assigned

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 of professional experience in teaching, education administration, or a related assignment

Other Skills:

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organization and data management skills
  • Effective problem solver
  • Strong motivational skills
  • Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently
  • Excellent people/relationship-building skills
  • Ability to use problem-solving skills to generate solutions
  • A professional attitude and the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders including SDE colleagues
  • Ability to create and deliver effective presentations to professional audiences
  • Familiar with best practices, research-based strategies, materials, and curriculum and professional learning models

How to apply:

Step 1:

Applicants must complete the state required online application process for this 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:

Career and Technical Education
Alabama State Department of Education
Attention:Ashley Crum
3307 Gordon Persons Building
PO Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

 

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