Education Program Specialist

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking an Education Program Specialist to provide statewide leadership and coordination for instructional programs across major career clusters.

Responsibilities include planning, supporting local schools, identifying PD needs, and developing training materials in collaboration with state agencies. Applicants should have GaPSC certification, a master’s in a related field, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, education administration, or related field.
• GaPSC educator certification is required.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide leadership and coordination for instructional programs across multiple career clusters.
• Offer planning and consultative services to local schools.
• Identify professional development needs and develop training materials.
• Create and manage a statewide advisory committee with broad stakeholder representation.
• Assess program implementation status and recommend improvements based on data.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

GaPSC educator certification

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Education Program Specialist Job Requisition ID: JR0000001559 Number of Openings: 1 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.

Job Description: Job Summary

Provides statewide leadership and coordination for instructional programs in the following career clusters: (1) Advanced Manufacturing; (2) Arts, Entertainment and Design; (3) Construction; and (4) Supply Chain and Transportation.

Duties

• providing leadership and coordination in the development and administration of statewide career cluster programs
• providing planning and consultative services to local schools
• identifying professional development needs
• developing appropriate training materials and methods in conjunction with other staff and agencies to address identified needs and ensure coordination of professional development activities
• creating and managing a statewide advisory committee comprised of stakeholders representing the entire state
• assessing status of program implementation, documenting results, and recommending changes and improvements based on research and evaluation data
• coordinating the development of the Georgia Performance Standards curriculum development and implementation
• coordinating selected industry certification processes, and working cooperatively with the Georgia Skills USA Board of Directors, the Georgia Skills USA Executive Director, the Trade and Industrial Educators of Georgia Executive Board and various external groups that support programs

Minimum Qualifications

Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) educator certification. A Master’s degree in education, education administration, or a related field, and five (5) years teaching experience in a related CTAE field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following
• Active involvement in professional organizations including Georgia Trade and Industrial Education Association and Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education.
• Experience with the Georgia Skills USA Executive Council and/or Georgia Skills USA Board of Directors.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Considerable knowledge of and experience with the instructional programs in the following career clusters: Advanced Manufacturing, Arts, Entertainment and Design, Construction, and Supply Chain and Transportation at the local or state level.

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 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.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.