[Hiring] Educator Support Services Specialist - Teacher Evaluation @Georgia Department of Revenue

Role Description

The Georgia Department of Education is hiring for an Educator Support Specialist who will be 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. This is a remote field position. Because of the geographic responsibilities of the role, proximity to the Southeast Georgia service area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement systems in competency-based learning, integrated professional development, and career advancement for educators.
• Assist with planning, implementation, and evaluation of professional learning that elevates effective teaching practices.
• Analyze data using multiple measures to inform indicators of growth and development for students, teachers, and schools.
• Use needs 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 respond 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university.
• Possesses 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and seven (7) years of program management experience; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Education Prgm Spec 3 (EDP032) or position equivalent.

Benefits

Join Team Georgia and impact lives every day while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.