26 Jan Education Administrator I – Accountability
ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO FILL A POSITION
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Approved for Internal and External Consideration
Position Title: Education Administrator I
Position Code: 30123
Salary Range: $56,971.20-$122,846.40
Position Location: Accountability Section, Montgomery
Open Date: February 2024
The Accountability Section of the Alabama State Department of Education intends to employ one (1) Education Administrator I.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:
- Management of the accountability systems, review portals and related projects
- Oversee the calculation, validation and implementation of the Education Report Card
- Develop, edit and review business rules
- Analyze, interpret and review data
- Develop and review validation procedures to ensure accuracy in the reporting of results
- Develop and review presentations, handbooks and training materials
- Plan, organize, implement and review professional development activities
- Complete and review SDE reports, proposals, and administrative documents
- Prepare and review SDE correspondence to LEAs and the public
- Provide technical assistance to local education agency and school personnel
- Monitor, amend and review the accountability-related sections of Alabama’s ESSA Plan, the ALSDE Strategic Plan and other strategic plan initiatives
- Research state and federal laws and trends in accountability
- Supervise, train and evaluate assigned section staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in an approved subject matter or education specialty area
- Six (6) years of professional experience in teaching, education administration or a related assignment including four (4) years of professional experience in one of the specialty areas listed on the State Personnel job announcement
- Psychometrics or mathematics preferred but not required
Experience:
- Administrative experience preferred but not required
- Research and data analysis experience required
- Statistical analysis experience preferred but not required
- Knowledge and experience with the accountability program preferred but not required
- Computer related skills required – Microsoft Office, with strong skills in Microsoft Excel
- Computer skills preferred – Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Access
Other Skills:
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication 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
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 the Alabama State Personnel Departmentfor 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: