Education Specialist
- K-5 (ELA) Alabama State Department of Education
- 4.5 Montgomery, AL Job Details $81,044
- $106,802 a year 4 days ago Qualifications School experience Teaching Certification English Classroom experience Teaching English language arts Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Education Specialist (English/Language Arts)
Qualifications:
Current Alabama Teacher's Certification, Master's Degree or higher. Content expert knowledgeable about English/Language Arts (ELA). Minimum of three (3) years experience as an English teacher.
Essential Duties :
Visits schools and observes classrooms on a regular basis to ensure consistency of what is taught from school to school and teacher to teacher and recommends effective instructional strategies. Models lessons in classroom situations for observation by teachers. Analyzes and interprets achievement data; and works with lead teachers/administrative staff to design activities to raise student achievement. Conducts in-service training for instructional staff regarding instructional strategies, best practices, and specific instructional topics under the direction of the Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction. Serves as a resource to the school's administrative staff regarding English instruction and the needs of students. Acts as liaison between teachers, school administrators, and the central administration or matters related to English curriculum and instruction. Provides leadership in the development, implementation and revision of curriculum and curriculum guides. Conducts regular meetings with lead teachers to ensure curriculum alignment under the direction of the supervisor. Ensures that there are adequate materials, equipment, and supplies for the operation of the division's English instructional program. Prepares necessary statistics and reports related to instructional activities at the assigned schools. Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Assists with the selection of textbooks, and other instructional materials and equipment for the program. Other duties as assigned.
HOW TO APPLY
: All applicants should complete the State of Alabama on-line application and attach it to the specific job number in order to be eligible for hire. This application can be found on the website https://www.careersalk12education.org/ Any questions should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (334) 607-0686 or (334) 223-6730 (The funding for and duration of this position are finite, Pursuant to the Students First Act of 2011, Section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position) .
SPECIAL NOTE
: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.
SPECIAL NOTE
: For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.
THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED EMPLOYMENT OR BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR OR AGE.
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