Education Specialist – Educator Certification

Position Title: Education Specialist I

Position Code: 30122

Salary Range: $50,253.60 – $

Open Date: December 2025

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Educator Certification Section is seeking to fill two (2) Education Specialist I positions.

• Process criminal history background reviews for individuals seeking certification, licensure, or employment for the certification coordinator’s review process so that accurate records are retrieved, disseminated, and managed.
• Proof and sign letters related to candidates’ suitability to teach or work in an unsupervised capacity with children. Documents are made available to the individual and the court.
• Proof and edit documents which are made available to the certification coordinator for signature, providing employment suitability status of individuals seeking unsupervised work with children.
• Review updated criminal history records from ALEA.
• Review reports of alleged misconduct involving certificate and license holders received from Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and other education agencies outside Alabama.
• Provide consultation to applicants with questions regarding the Alabama State Department of Education’s criminal history background check procedures.
• Work with various stakeholders to ensure continuity of the agency’s criminal history background check process throughout Alabama.
• Advise LEA representatives and other individuals on basic background check requirements and review status accurately.
• Compose emails and other forms of correspondence concerning background review procedures and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet section and department goals

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

• Must meet the minimum requirements as noted on the State Personnel Department Job Announcement for Education Specialist I
• Advanced computer skills required Microsoft Office

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to deliver presentations to professional audiences
• Ability to work efficiently and independently
• Effectively use problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Project and time management skills
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and flexible

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  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:
Paula Haddix at .