School Effectiveness Specialist

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The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) - Office of School Improvement is recruiting for two School Effectiveness Specialist in the Northern Region. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the School Effectiveness Specialist provides specific coaching support for principals, assistant principals, leadership teams, instructional coaches, department chairs, and teachers to develop capacity in improving leadership and instruction. This position will be responsible for assisting a portfolio of schools in developing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive plan to improve instruction for all students.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting schools and systems in the implementation of the Georgia Standards of Excellence and the adopted state content standards;
• Assisting in planning school/system improvement based on the use of qualitative and quantitative data;
• Planning and providing professional learning based on school and system needs and priorities;
• Building the capacity of school personnel to develop professional learning communities focused on school improvement;
• Conducting coaching sessions with each school in person and online through an electronic platform; and
• Monitoring the progress of each assigned school through an electronic platform Regional travel and some statewide travel are required.

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, have experience in the following:

• Experience working as a Principal or District Office Leader;
• Masters degree in education, education administration, or a related field; and evidence of at least five (5) years of increasing leadership roles in a K-12 setting; experience as a successful classroom teacher;
• Located within 50 miles of one of the locations; (Metro Atlanta, Macon, and Augusta.)
• GaPSC professional educator certificate in educational leadership at level L-5, L-6, or L-7;
• Education Specialist degree or higher;
• Experience successfully coaching both new and experienced teachers;
• Experience at the district or state or RESA level in school improvement;
• Experience working with district and/or school level professional staff with a focus on instruction (Math and/or Literacy/ ELA) 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; and
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines, including Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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.

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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.