Education Specialist I – CTE/ Workforce Development

Alabamaachieves; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,253 - 102,664; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is looking for an Education Specialist I to facilitate program evaluations and coordinate professional development for teachers. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting local education agencies and conducting certification programs. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills are essential. The position requires the ability to travel overnight and includes responsibilities related to CTE activities statewide, focusing on improving educational standards.

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum requirements as noted on the State Personnel Department Job Announcement for Education Specialist I.

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork within the CTE section and address client needs.
• Facilitate CTE program evaluations to ensure technical assistance.
• Plan and implement statewide professional development for teachers.
• Provide technical assistance to local education agencies.
• Organize CTE-Teacher Certification Program activities.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong organization and data management skills

Strong motivational skills

Ability to work on multiple assignments

Excellent people/relationship-building skills

Problem-solving skills

Team-oriented

Presentation skills

Familiar with best practices

Job description

03 Apr Education Specialist I – CTE/ Workforce Development

ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO FILL A POSITION

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Approved for Internal and External Consideration

Position Title: Education Specialist I

Position Code: 30122

Salary Range: $50,253.60 – $102,664.80

Position Location: Office of Career and Technical Education (CTE)/Workforce Development, Montgomery or Birmingham, AL

Open Date: March 2026

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 Technical Education 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.
• Facilitates the planning, development, implementation, and follow-up activities for the course of study within assigned Cluster(s). Provides actionable feedback, meets deadlines, and communicates effectively with committee members.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements statewide professional development for teachers such as regional in-service workshops, summer conferences, and virtual sessions.
• Provides technical assistance to local education agencies (LEAs).
• Develop business partnerships and serve on related committees.
• Organizes and conducts CTE-Teacher Certification Program Level I and CTE‑TCP 101.
• Communicates with post-secondary institutions to provide opportunities within assigned cluster(s).
• Provides support for Alabama CTSO activities to include processing Alabama CTSO membership records and assisting with State CTSO Conference activities.
• Serve as coordinator for Alabama and National CTSO competitions in assigned cluster(s).
• Co‑ordinates one of the three Alabama CTSO District conferences, including district planning and contests.
• 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.

Experience:

• Must meet the minimum requirements as noted on the State Personnel Department Job Announcement for Education Specialist I.

Other Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.