Education Specialist - 530717

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $57,200 - Midpoint: $74,300 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization:  212105 - Inservice Center

Normal Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:  The Education Specialist works with Teachers and schools who participate in the Alabama Math, Science, Technology Initiative (AMSTI) project or Science-in-Motion project. Provides professional development and follow-up support services to teachers and schools.

Required Minimum Qualifications:  Master's degree in education, math, science, or a related degree in a math or science field and some experience in an education work environment. Must be certified to teach in Alabama. Teacher Certificate issued by the Alabama State Department of Education.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge:  Basic knowledge of keyboarding, personal computers usage, and standard application software (word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs). Strong interpersonal skills in a professional setting.

Preferred Qualifications:  Master’s degree in education with a science focus and three (3) years of experience in education.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.