Education Program Specialist 4

Job Summary

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE)- Teaching and Learning is recruiting for two Education Support Specialist positions. The Educator Support 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. Educator Support Specialists 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. The job responsibilities include but not limited to:

Description of Duties

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

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

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

                             *****This is a remote/telework position based in Downtown Atlanta. Some statewide travel may be required.

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. Due to the large volume of applications received, we cannot provide application status information.

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.