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

• Work directly with schools and districts to set clear and measurable goals for improvement to ensure CIP activities are implemented and monitored.
• Collaborate with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) staff and partners to provide high-quality, job-embedded, ongoing professional development, according to data and identified needs, to support school improvement efforts.
• Conduct research surrounding evidence-based programs and practices that lead to overall school improvement and provide differentiated support that is centered on those practices to assigned districts and schools.
• Work collectively with district and school staff to plan, coordinate, and implement prescriptive strategies to address student achievement issues and reduce achievement gaps.
• Provide training and support to school district personnel and OSI team members on school improvement matters.
• Use time wisely to ensure that technical assistance visits and monitoring are conducted utilizing current Office of School Improvement protocol and meets the standards of state and federal guidelines.
• Demonstrate professional and collaborative behaviors that represent the ALSDE in a positive light and supports the goal and mission of the Office of School Improvement (OSI).
• Complete reports and OSI assignments in an accurate and timely fashion and provide ongoing updates on the intervention strategies being implemented at all assigned schools.
• Perform additional duties as related to assigned responsibilities and essential functions, which may include extensive travel

Education:

• Must meet the minimum requirements as noted on the State Personnel Department Job Announcement

Experience:

• Must meet the minimum requirements as noted on the State Personnel Department Job Announcement
• Knowledge and experience in training
• Computer related skills required – Microsoft Office, Google Applications, Excel, etc.

Other Skills:

• Possess strong organizational skills
• Possess strong motivational skills
• Be attentive to details
• Be team-oriented and flexible
• Ability to work independently
• Use problem-solving 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 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 both:

Dr. Joseph Garner () and

Mrs. Pamela Foster ()