Education Specialist I Career and Technical Education

Education Specialist I

• Career and Technical Education Alabama State Department of Education
• 4.5 Montgomery, AL Job Details $50,253.60
• $102,664.

80 a year 6 days ago Qualifications Academic program development Grant management Professional development facilitation in schools Event coordination Curriculum development Writing skills Teaching Certification Research Mid-level Data management Instructional leadership in education Content development Organizational skills Trade school Professional Educator License Networking through strategic partnership building Presentation creation Productivity software Strategic partnerships Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Educational program management Full Job Description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO FILL A POSITION AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Approved for

Internal and External Consideration Position Code:

30122

Salary Range:

$50,253.60

• $102,664.

80

Position Location:

Office of Career and Technical Education/Workforce Development, Gordon Persons Building, Montgomery, Alabama Open Date:

September 2025 The Office of Career and Technical Education/Workforce Development Section, intends to fill one (1) Education Specialist position. Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following: Promotes and practices teamwork within the Career and Technical Education section so that productivity increases, client needs are addressed, and solutions to problems are initiated and followed up as appropriate at CTE staff and Family and Consumer Sciences meetings. Facilitates the CTE program quality evaluation process, so that assigned programs with review dates during the school year receive a desk audit and an on-site review; and ensures that programs receive the technical assistance necessary to clear deficiencies (including documentation of technical assistance for all programs in improvement status) as evidenced by TA reports and appropriate documentation. Manages logistics for the annual FCCLA state leadership conference, including STAR event competitions. Actively engages in the Course of Study (COS) implementation and Plans of Instruction (POI) processes for Family and Consumer Sciences. Provides actionable feedback, meets deadlines, and communicates effectively with committee members. Designs and delivers professional development activities to enhance the quality of Family and Consumer Sciences programs and increase awareness of CTE initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to organize the annual CTE conference, credentialing updates, and technical assistance sessions. Serves as a content expert by researching and developing relevant curricula and resources for the Education and Training and Human Services clusters. Provides leadership in creating and revising educational materials such as Equipment Lists, Plans of Instruction, and Course of Study related materials. Organize and conduct CTE-TCP and CTE 101 sessions for Family and Consumer Sciences teachers, including session content planning, and professional development. Oversee the Future Teachers of Alabama (FTA) Grant by writing annual application and official memo, managing documentation, and ensuring timely payments. Attends AEA FTA events, supports advisors, and fosters strategic partnerships with postsecondary institutions to enhance recruitment and program awareness. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 Candidate must hold an Alabama Professional Educator Certificate.

Required Skills/ Abilities:

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. Use Microsoft Office proficiently.

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: Send cover letter and résumé to:

Alabama State Department of Education Attention:

Carell Foster Career and Technical Education PO Box 302101 Montgomery, AL 36130-2101 Or email as an attachment to: and Contact number is 334-694-4747.