Education Specialist I – Special Education Services

Alabama Achieves; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama Achieves is seeking an Education Specialist I to support Special Education Services in Montgomery or Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on implementing activities, providing technical assistance to LEAs, and managing correspondence and documents.

The position requires a Master's degree in special education or related field, at least five years of professional experience, and at least three years in special education. Travel across the state may be frequent.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in special education or closely related field.
• Five or more years of professional experience in teaching, educational administration, or comparable roles.
• At least three years of experience in special education or related area.

Responsibilities

• Implement special education activities; gather information accurately and timely.
• Provide technical assistance to LEAs on special education topics.
• Prepare, review, and manage documents and emails.

Skills

Dependable

Collaborative

Adaptable

Verbal and written communication

Organized

IDEA knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in special education

Five years professional experience in teaching/administration

Three years in special education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

23 Sep Education Specialist I - Special Education Services

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: $51,259.20 - $104,719.20 (Effective 9/1/2026)

Position Location: Montgomery or Birmingham, AL

The Special Education Services (SES) Section of the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) is seeking to fill multiple Education Specialist (ES) I positions.

Current SES Openings for ES I (subject to change) :

• Integrated Monitoring Team (IMT)
• Special Projects (SP)
• Technical Assistance Team (TAT)

Duties include, but not limited to, the following:

• Implement special education activities so information is gathered comprehensively, correctly, in a timely manner, and communicated appropriately.
• Provide technical assistance to local education agencies (LEAs) on special education topics.
• Prepare, review, and manage documents, correspondence, and emails.
• Address inquiries from LEA staff, state agency personnel, officials, and the public via phone, email, letters, and in-person meetings.
• Research, compile, and produce documents and manuals aligned with current regulations and practices in special education.
• Collaborate with section, department, and other agency staff on projects and initiatives.
• Use office software to support correspondence, communication, and meeting deadlines.
• Encourage positive community principles within the office.
• Carry out additional related duties as required.

These positions are located in Montgomery, AL, or Birmingham, AL, and may involve frequent travel throughout the state.

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college in special education or a closely related field (e.g., psychometry, school psychology, educational leadership).
• At least five years of professional experience in teaching, educational administration, or comparable roles.
• At least three years of experience in special education or a directly related area.

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Dependable, collaborative, and adaptable.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Effective at developing and presenting ideas in multiple formats.
• Knowledgeable about special education needs, services, and requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or equivalent software.