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

• Develop partnerships internally and externally and lead innovative projects regarding data collection, analysis, and use and technology to support K-3 literacy
• Collect, compile, analyze, and produce data reports in various formats
• Analyze state, regional, and LEA data to interpret trends and identify differentiated needs
• Make instructional recommendations to K-3 literacy support based on data from approved state early reading assessments
• Design and deliver professional learning in blended formats, face-to-face and technological formats utilizing software programs in order to increase efficiency in correspondence, communication, and meeting deadlines so that department and division/section goals are met as observed by the supervisor
• Draft/compose/edit documents (response letters, reports, memoranda, policies, procedures, regulations)
• Research curriculum and instruction pertaining to students in grades K-3 to develop professional learning modules and other resources
• Participate in the development of statewide training and support for ARI regional staff
• Coordinate details, logistics, physical arrangements for ALSDE training events and meetings
• Write correspondence to Local Education Agency (LEA) contacts, school principals, local literacy specialists, parents, and others
• Provide technical assistance to ARI state and regional staff

Education:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an approved subject matter or education specialty area (Use this link for the Alabama State Personnel Department’s Degree Acceptance Policy Degree Acceptance Policy – SPD – State of Alabama Personnel Department)
• Alabama Professional Educator Certificate

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in teaching, education administration, or a related assignment and as a successful elementary or literacy teacher in Grades K-3
• Professional development in the science of reading, multisensory instruction (such as LETRS) or a comparable alternative training
• Regional Literacy Specialist (RLS) or Regional Literacy Leadership Specialist (RLLS) experience or equivalent preferred
• Experience and knowledge of the Alabama Literacy Act

Other Skills:

• Strong motivation, organization, and data management skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently, use problem-solving skills to generate solutions, and create and deliver effective presentations to professional audiences
• Excellent leadership and people/relationship building skills
• Team-oriented with proven ability to work flexibility with others
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word, etc.)
• Knowledge of the Alabama Literacy Act (ALA) and the Science of Reading
• Ability to travel overnight
• Effective communication and presentation skills

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:

Attention: Mrs. Bonnie Short, ARI Director
Subject line: ARI- State Staff