Education Specialist I – Federal Programs

Alabama State Department of Education -
Alabama

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Job Details

$50,253.60 - $102,664.80 a year

Qualifications

Teaching

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: Federal Programs

Open Date: September 2025

The Federal Programs section intends to fill two (2) Education Specialist I positions. The positions will provide support to LEAs in the administration of Federal Programs.

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

Conducting desk audits, pre-monitoring and monitoring visits in local education agencies (LEAs).
Reviewing and approving federal grant applications through electronic grant application program (eGAP).
Planning and/or conducting professional development opportunities for LEAs.
Overseeing one or more federal grant programs, ensuring compliance with federal guidance and regulations.
Assisting high-risk LEAs with analyzing and reviewing financial activities involving the preparation and administration of federal grant budgets.
Providing technical assistance to LEAs as needed.
Supporting the department to prepare for USED and single audit monitoring visits and reviews, and to remedy grant compliance issues or findings.

Education and Experience:

Must meet the minimum requirements as noted on the State Personnel Department Job Announcement
Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience
Administrative experience preferred, not required

Other Skills:

Knowledge of technology-support applications as related to specific job functions (Microsoft applications, for example)
Strong motivational skills
Strong organizational skills
Detail-oriented
Disciplined to work independently
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Strong problem-solving skills
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:

Send cover letter and résumé as attachments to Dr. Molly Killingsworth ([email protected]) and Mrs. Vinita Kitt ([email protected]).

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