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

• Implement special education activities so information is gathered comprehensively, correctly, in a timely manner, and communicated appropriately.
• Provide technical assistance to local education agencies (LEAs) on special education topics.
• Prepare, review, and manage documents, correspondence, and emails.
• Address inquiries from LEA staff, state agency personnel, officials, and the public via phone, email, letters, and in-person meetings.
• Research, compile, and produce documents and manuals aligned with current regulations and practices in special education.
• Collaborate with section, department, and other agency staff on projects and initiatives.
• Use office software to support correspondence, communication, and meeting deadlines.
• Encourage positive community principles within the office.
• Carry out additional related duties as required.

These positions are located in Montgomery, AL, or Birmingham, AL, and may involve frequent travel throughout the state.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must meet the minimum requirements as noted on the State Personnel Department Job Announcement for Education Specialist I.
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college in special education or a closely related field (e.g., psychometry, school psychology, educational leadership).
• At least five years of professional experience in teaching, educational administration, or comparable roles.
• At least three years of experience in special education or a directly related area.

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Dependable, collaborative, and adaptable.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Effective at developing and presenting ideas in multiple formats.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Knowledgeable about special education needs, services, and requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or equivalent software.

Preferred (but not required) skills for Fiscal Management Team candidates:

• Familiar with Education General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG).
• Basic Excel (e.g., ability to enter/edit data, format cells, create/modify charts).
• Intermediate Excel (e.g., ability to use advanced functions, pivot tables, and macros for efficiency).

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: Selena Hartley
Special Education Services
PO Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

Or email as an attachment to: . The Contact number is 334-694-4782.