Program Approval Education Spec

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Professional Standards Commission, Georgia - GAPSC

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Duties & Responsibilities

The mission of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission is to build the best prepared, best qualified, and most ethical workforce in the nation. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission sets and applies high standards for the preparation, certification, and continued licensing of Georgia public educators. The Educator Preparation Division is responsible for establishing and enforcing standards used to prepare teachers, service personnel and school administrators; approving/accrediting educator preparation providers and preparation programs whose students receive state certification; and notifying the public about the approval of providers and programs.

Education specialists are part of a team of specialists that reports to the Director of Program Approval and, ultimately, to the Director of the Educator Preparation. Program approval education specialists plan and implement policies and procedures for institutions of higher education, regional educational service agencies, local education agencies, and all other education program providers. The education specialists assist with the development of policies and procedures for approval of educator preparation providers (EPPs) and preparation programs leading to educator certification; and facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of statewide standards for traditional and non-traditional certification. These specialists also research and develop new programs and education initiatives for the division and participate in program approval workshops, trainings, and other initiatives designed to promote and maintain awareness of policies and procedures among all stakeholders. Although there are occasions when education specialist may need or want to go in to the office (downtown Atlanta), the job is currently mostly remote. This job involves infrequent travel, including both day trips and overnight stays.

Agency Specific Qualifications/Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and national teacher assessment content standards as measured by Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators™ (GACE™)
• Ability to apply complicated sequences of rules to discern patterns, trends, and relationships and to draw conclusions
• Knowledge of the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators
• Ability to speak in a compelling manner with correct grammar, word usage, tone, and inflection
• Ability to read, interpret and apply advanced written materials for practical business purposes (e.g., laws, regulations and policies)
• Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to understand complex systems through knowledge, insight, and systematic analysis
• Teaching experience, both in a P-12 and teacher preparation setting
• Ability to work cooperatively with internal and external customers (e.g., universities, RESAs, and local school systems) to achieve common goals
• Master’s degree in education or a related field and four years of related experience
• Completion of a Doctoral Degree in Education (PhD or EdD) in a field of study related to educator preparation
• Ability to recognize relationships among multiple, parallel sequences of information or events
• Telework-ready home environment (furniture, privacy, high-speed Internet connection, reliable WiFi)
• Knowledge of current issues and trends in educator preparation, recruitment, and retention
• Competency in reasoning as demonstrated by:
• Competency in collaboration and leadership as demonstrated by:
• Ability to generate compelling written documents using correct grammar and spelling, vocabulary appropriate to the audience, and writing style appropriate to the nature of the communication
• The successful candidate for this position must pass a criminal background check. Driving on business requires a successful motor vehicle record check.
• Expertise in development and assessment of university teacher education curriculum requirements and alternative certification requirements
• Ability to systematically analyze multifaceted problems and design solutions to these problems
• Successful telework experience
• Competency in oral and written communication as demonstrated by:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter, in addition to the application, expressing their interest in and fit for the role.

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience required at the lower level Prgm Consultant 2 (GSP091) OR any other combination of education and professional experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the job.

Additional Information

• Advertised Salary: $72,000 - $75,000
• Posting End Date: Jun 26, 2023
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Day Job
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• Requisition ID: ADM0FHA