Education Program Development Specialist III

DGS Office of External Affairs; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mississippi Department of Education seeks an Education Program Development Specialist III for the Office of Curriculum and Instruction to serve as a statewide content specialist for MTSS.

The role involves developing and delivering professional learning, assisting schools and districts with MTSS implementation, providing guidance on implementation fidelity, and conducting statewide monitoring with frequent travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of MTSS processes and best practices.
• Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Master's Degree and current teaching license preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering professional learning for MTSS implementation.
• Assist schools and districts with MTSS implementation guidance.
• Provide guidance on implementation fidelity and monitoring.
• Conduct statewide MTSS monitoring with frequent travel.

Skills

MTSS knowledge

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree & teaching license preferred

Job description

The Mississippi Department of Education seeks an Education Program Development Specialist III for the Office of Curriculum and Instruction to serve as a statewide content specialist for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). The role involves developing and delivering professional learning, assisting schools and districts with MTSS implementation, providing guidance on implementation fidelity, and conducting statewide monitoring with frequent travel required.

• Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of related experience required
• Extensive knowledge of MTSS processes and best practices
• Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Master's Degree and current teaching license preferred
• Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience preferred