State Of Georgia Tifton , GA 31793
Posted 1 week ago
Job Summary
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE)- Office of School and District Improvement are recruiting for an experienced District Effectiveness Specialist. Under the direction of the Program Manager and in collaboration with the Office of School and District Improvement and other Georgia Department of Education team members, this position will provide onsite school and district improvement services and support to identified districts. The job responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Description of Duties
Guide district leaders in developing and sustaining a leadership team that is focused on continuous improvement in order to increase student achievement
Guide district leaders and district level staff with the development of structures and processes that support standards-based, job-embedded, results-driven professional learning
Guide district leaders in creating and sustaining a culture of data-driven decision making
Guide district leadership in creating district strategic plans with measurable goals
Guide district leadership and school leaders to implement the school and district standards
Facilitate district leadership in development, implementation, and continuous monitoring of a formalized system of data-driven intervention(s)
Guide district leaders to support schools in sustaining the school improvement process
Guide district leaders in the development of action plans
Perform other such duties as assigned by the Program Manager
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:
Five or more years of experience in a position of K-12 central office leadership
Experience successfully coaching both new and experienced leaders
Located within 50 miles of Tifton
Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate in educational leadership at level L-5, L-6, or L-7
Excellent communication skills
Education Specialist or higher degree
Experience at working with district level professional staff with a focus on instruction and/or leadership
Strong knowledge base of best practices in leadership and standards-based instruction
Demonstrated success in team building
Experience in data analysis and the organization and implementation of major school initiatives
Experience working with adult learners
Strong work ethic, self-directed, and self-motivated
Knowledge of state and federal guidelines, including the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Regional and Statewide travel is 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.
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.
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.
Additional Information
Agency Logo: Requisition ID: EDU08B2
Number of Openings: 1
Advertised Salary: Comm. with experience
Shift: Day Job
Posting End Date: Jul 1, 2024
State Of Georgia