Education Program Specialist - Educator Support Services

Job Summary:

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE)- Teacher and Learning- Educator Support and Services is recruiting for 2 experienced Education Program Specialist. Under general supervision, the Education Program Specialist is responsible for coordinating practices at the state and district level that promote the recruitment and retention of effective teachers by advancing strong instructional practices, competency-based learning, and performance tools that drive educator growth. This position will collaborate with district administrators, school leaders, and support staff to engage educators in an integrated system that provides pathways for professional development, and career advancement.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement systems in competency-based learning, integrated professional development, and career advancement for educators
• Analyze data using multiple measures to inform indicators of growth and development for students, teachers, and schools
• Collect performance data through various means such as classroom observations, survey instruments, student assessments and other evidence of instructional effectiveness and responds to data requests to inform programming
• Collaborate with district/school staff to provide job-embedded supports for educators through observations, lesson studies, and peer observation
• Promote collegial culture by fostering an environment of service, trust, and respect
• Assist with planning, implementation, and evaluation of professional learning that elevate effective teaching practices
• Provide individual and team consultation to adapt professional development so it meaningfully addresses educator learning needs
• Uses needs assessments and appropriate adult learning practices to facilitate professional learning experiences with teachers and school leaders
• Evaluate program efficacy and utilizes pertinent data to propose local changes in methods and objectives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience training and/or implementing state educator performance evaluation system
• Possesses experience modeling effective teacher behavior to adult learners in a variety of instructional settings
• Expert knowledge of adult learning and change management processes
• Master’s degree from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university

**This a remote telework position based in Downtown Atlanta.

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.