State of Georgia

Job Summary

The Georgia Department of Education - School Improvement Division is recruiting for a School Effectiveness Specialist. Under the direction of the Area 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. Additionally, this position will monitor progress of each school through on-site school visits and online through platform. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist schools and systems in the implementation of the Georgia Standards of Excellence and the adopted state content standards;
• Assist in planning school/system improvement based on the use of qualitative and quantitative data;
• Plan and provide professional learning based on school and system needs and priorities;
• Build the capacity of school personnel to develop professional learning communities focused on school improvement;
• Conduct coaching sessions with each school in person and online through an electronic platform; and
• Monitor the progress of each assigned school through an electronic platform

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Experience working as a Principal or District Office Leader
• Experience at the district or state or RESA level in school improvement
• Masters degree in education, education administration, o r 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 the location
• 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 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)
• Applicants need to reside in the Southwest Georgia region for consideration
• Regional and some 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. 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.

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

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• Requisition ID: EDU09F7
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: 83,000.00
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Jun 25, 2025