EDUCATION SPECIALIST I - 30122

About the role

This is professional educational work in providing subject matter and program services to local school systems and postsecondary institutions, and developing curriculum materials in a specific field of education.

Employees are responsible for providing advisory services to professional personnel in local school systems, developing curriculum materials to enhance the context and organization of public education programs, developing programs to provide technical assistance to school officials on administrative and functional problems, or promoting, developing, and directing specialized educational programs at a lower level.

Supervision may be exercised over professional and/or clerical staff. Work is performed independently, but general supervision is received from professional superiors who review results and are available for consultation on matters of policy.

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Master’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in an approved subject matter area or education specialty area.
• 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 listed below.

Notes

• Advanced graduate study in approved coursework may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of one year of post master’s education for one year of experience up to two years. Advanced graduate study is considered coursework towards a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) or a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
• If your application states that you have a college degree, the Alabama Department of Education requires documentation verifying possession of the degree prior to employment.

Specialty Areas

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Curriculum and Instruction-Math
• Curriculum and Instruction-Reading
• Curriculum and Instruction-Science
• Curriculum and Instruction-Social Studies
• Student Assessment
• School Counseling
• Prevention and Support Services
• Instructional Technology/Technologist
• Career/Technical Education
• Career/Technical Education-Agriscience
• Career/Technical Education- Technical Education
• Career-Technical Education-Health Science
• Teacher Education/Certification
• Special Education/Gifted
• School Nutrition
• School Administration
• School Transportation
• Federal Programs
• Pre-School Readiness

• This job is open to all applicants.
• An evaluation of Training and Experience as provided on the application will comprise 100% of the final score.
• Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Additional information

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

Application must be received by 5:00 pm on the application deadline date shown above.

After You Apply

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*For complete information on State Personnel’s degree acceptance, accreditation, and foreign education credential policies,