09 Jun Education Specialist I – Social Studies
ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO FILL A POSITION
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Approved for Internal and External Consideration
Position Title: Education Specialist I—Social Studies
Position Code: 30122
Salary Range: $50,253.60 – $102,664.80
Position Location: Montgomery or Birmingham, Alabama
Open Date: June 2025
The Instructional Services Section of the Alabama State Department of Education intends to fill one (1) Education Specialist I position.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:
- Collaborates with ALSDE partners to conduct trainings, deliver educational programs, provide educational resources, and serve as the state Social Studies liaison to other agencies, colleges, universities, and the communities, including state and national Social Studies advisory boards
- Provide oversight and technical assistance for Social Studies across the curriculum
- Develop, plan, organize and implement professional learning opportunities in partnership with specialists working with students from special populations
- Provide instructional support and technical assistance, including instructional coaching support
- Assist with LEA root-cause analyses and instructional planning through implementation of evidence-based practices
- Assist with grant writing to support SDE instructional initiatives
- Complete SDE correspondence, reports, proposals, administrative documents, etc.
- Assist with the development of Alabama Courses of Study
- Provide specialized training to ALSDE and local education agencies staff and other entities
- Design and write and/or coordinate the designing and writing of ALSDE materials
- Assist with Instructional Services partnerships
- Completes other projects and assignments as directed by the Coordinator of Instructional Services
Education:
- Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an approved content/subject area or education specialty area.
Experience:
- Five years of professional teaching experience in the subject area of social studies. Leadership with instructional coaching initiatives and knowledge of social studies academic standards alignment across the curriculum is highly preferred. Candidate must hold an Alabama Professional Educator Certificate.
Other Skills:
- Possess strong motivational skills
- Be attentive to details
- Possess organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Be team-oriented and flexible
- Use effective verbal and written communication skills
- Use problem-solving skills
- Ability to deliver presentations to professional audiences
- Ability to travel overnight
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 Department 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:
Alabama State Department of Education
Attention:Dr. Blake Busbin
3345 Gordon Persons Building
PO Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101