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

• Promote and practice teamwork within the Career and Technical Education Section, assigned unit, and/or ALSDE, so that productivity increases, client needs are addressed, and solutions to problems are initiated and followed up as appropriate at CTE staff and unit meetings.
• Coordinates TAPE and national program certification process.
• Manages DECA including planning and executing the State Conference and the Alabama DECA delegation at the International Career Development Conference.
• Participates in the activities of the State Advisory Council Meetings by maintaining and utilizing current partnerships and identifying new partners to support activities within the unit.
• Coordinates activities for CTE-TCP by conducting new teacher training, and providing guidance and professional development, so that teachers successfully transition into the classroom and are successful.
• Designs, coordinates, and delivers professional development in areas related to assigned cluster(s) and/or Business & Work-Based Learning for LEA professional staff, teachers, CTE administrators, and school counselors, both during the annual CTE Conference, the Teacher Certification Program, and through ongoing workshops, webinars, and web-based activities.
• Serve as a content expert for the Financial Services and Marketing and Sales Clusters, so that new, relevant and focused curricula and resources are provided to promote aspects of the Course of Study.
• Assist with the Course of Study process for all CTE Clusters by facilitating communication with committee members and cluster specialists to ensure timely completion of the course of study.
• Coordinates the activities involved with the Plans of Instruction (POIs) process for all CTE Clusters by working collaboratively with respective CTE Education Specialists as well as the Office of Instruction.
• Provide logistical and programmatic support in the planning and execution of the FBLA State Leadership Conference, contributing to event coordination and on-site operations to ensure a successful experience for student participants, advisors, and partners.
• Ability to travel overnight.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Must meet the minimum requirements as noted on the State Personnel Department job announcement for Education Specialist I
• Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in an approved subject matter area or education specialty area

Experience:

• Must meet the minimum requirements as noted on the State Personnel Department job announcement for Education Specialist I
• Five years of professional experience in teaching, education administration, or a related assignment including three years of professional experience in one of the specialty areas noted on the State Personnel job announcement
• Candidate must hold an Alabama Professional Educator Certificate.

Other Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem solver.
• Strong organization and data management skills.
• Strong motivational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently.
• Excellent people/relationship-building skills.
• Ability to use problem-solving skills to generate solutions.
• Must be team-oriented with a proven ability to work well with others and be flexible.
• Ability to create and deliver effective presentations to professional audiences.
• Familiar with best practices, research-based strategies, materials, curriculum, and professional learning models.

How to apply:

Step 1:

To be considered for this position, you must be on the eligible list for this classification. The eligible lists 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: Simone Godfrey
Career and Technical Education
PO Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

Or email as an attachment to: simone.godfrey@alsde.edu
deana.goodwin@alsde.edu
dmorrison@alsde.edu