Retired State Employee – Alabama Reading Initiative

Alabama achieves; Alabama; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A state educational initiative is seeking part-time Retired State Employees to support the Alabama Reading Initiative. This role involves analyzing coaching data, providing professional learning focused on the Science of Reading, and maintaining records of support provided. Candidates must have a Master's degree and at least five years of teaching experience. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, and candidates should be detail-oriented and able to work independently. Applications will be processed through the Alabama State Personnel Department.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an approved subject matter or education specialty area.
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience.
• Preferred experience in educational leadership or summer- and after-school programs.

Responsibilities

• Support review and analysis of student and peer coaching data.
• Provide professional learning aligned to the Science of Reading.
• Maintain accurate records documenting levels of support provided.
• Maintain professional and collaborative behaviors that reflect positively on ALSDE and ARI Beyond Grade 3.
• Keep accurate records documenting support provided to peer coaches, school-level teams, and district-level teams.
• Travel as required; travel expenses reimbursed per state guidelines.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Technology skills

Motivational skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in an approved specialty area

Job description

15 Jan Retired State Employee – Alabama Reading Initiative

ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO FILL A POSITION

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Approved for Internal and External Consideration

Position Title: Retired State Employee

Position Code: 11903

Salary Range: Hourly Rate – All Post Retirement Rules Apply

Position Location: Alabama Reading Initiative Regional Position (Statewide)

Open Date: January 2026

The Office of Student Learning of the Alabama State Department of Education is seeking to hire part-time Retired State Employee(s) to support the work of the Beyond Grade 3 (BG3), within the Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) section.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Support the review and analysis of student and peer coaching data, guiding peer coach participants and school teams to use data to inform instructional decision-making and improve student literacy outcomes.
• Provide high-quality professional learning aligned to the Science of Reading for teams of teachers, under the supervision of Alabama Reading Initiative support staff, to strengthen instructional practices beyond third grade.
• Participate in professional learning based on current research and aligned to Science of Reading evidence-based instructional practices
• Demonstrate professional and collaborative behaviors that represent ALSDE positively and support the mission and goals of ARI Beyond Grade 3.
• Maintain accurate records documenting levels of support provided to peer coaches, school-level teams, and district-level teams.
• Perform additional duties as related to assigned responsibilities and essential functions, including travel. Travel expenses are reimbursed according to state guidelines.

Education:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an approved subject matter or education specialty area

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience
• Preferred experience in educational leadership and/or summer- and after-school programs

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong verbal, written, communication, and technology skills
• Attitude of professionalism and ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Strong motivational skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently
• Detail-oriented
• Disciplined ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Day-to-day travel
• Ability to travel overnight, as needed.

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 email a cover letter and résumé as an attachment to: , Subject: RSE-ARI Beyond Grade 3