Educational Program Specialist

University of Georgia; Lawrenceville (GA); In loco; USD 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Georgia seeks an Educational Program Specialist to lead item development, assessment reviews, and professional learning for K-12 programs in English Language Arts and Social Studies. The role supports curriculum alignment, quality control, and client collaboration across multiple projects.

The position requires expertise in assessment design, item development, and program coordination, with strong collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Georgia Department of Education online resources.
• Proficiency with online assessment administration platforms and item banks.
• Proficiency with project planning and work management software such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong knowledge of English Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum.
• Proficiency with alternative presentation software and tools.
• Expertise in the research, development, and/or implementation of next-generation formative and summative assessments.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within project teams both inside and outside the organization and to communicate directly with clients and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to support program development, project planning, and project management.
• Professional background that includes classroom teaching and work at the state and/or district level.
• Strong knowledge of formative and summative assessment.
• Strong knowledge of the test development process.
• Strong knowledge of the item development process, including but not limited to Webb’s Depth of Knowledge, Universal Design, and deconstructing standards.
• Strong knowledge of Georgia curriculum standards in English Language Arts and Social Studies.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and facilitate professional learning and/or focus groups for a variety of audiences, including adults and students.
• Strong editing and publishing skills.

Mansioni

• Review, provide feedback on, and approve assessment items, performance tasks, and text modes in English Language Arts and Social Studies.
• Create assessment blueprints and prepare assessments and related materials for client review.
• Review and resolve client feedback related to assessment items, content, and assessments.
• Develop training materials and supporting resources for item-writing and assessment-development projects.
• Train, support, and provide feedback to item writers and reviewers.
• Review and conduct assessment audits to evaluate alignment, quality, accuracy, and adherence to established requirements.
• Support the development and review of instructional and educational resources associated with assessment programs.
• Facilitate and support professional learning associated with assessment and content development, including reviewing presentation materials and providing feedback on items and assessments developed by participants.

Conoscenze

MS Office Suite

Georgia DoE online resources

Assessment platforms

Item banks

Project planning tools (Smartsheet, MS

Microsoft Teams

English Language Arts/ Social Studies

Collaboration and communication

Professional learning facilitation

Editing and publishing

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Strumenti

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Summary

The Educational Program Specialist is responsible for a variety of activities related to K-12 educational programs, including item and assessment development in English Language Arts and Social Studies, instructional resource development, assessment audits, and the development and facilitation of professional learning for internal staff and external clients.

The position reviews and evaluates assessment materials and instructional resources for quality, accuracy, standards alignment, and effectiveness and supports strategies for implementation and continuous improvement. The Educational Program Specialist also coordinates activities associated with assessment and educational program development, including maintaining development schedules, monitoring deliverables, responding to client feedback, supporting item writers and reviewers, and collaborating with internal project teams and external stakeholders.

The position requires strong knowledge of English Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum, formative and summative assessment, item and test development processes, and the coordination of educational projects and programs.

About the College/Unit/Department

K-12 Assessment Solutions (K-12 AS) partners with schools and districts to support the development, evaluation, and effective use of high-quality assessments. Our work is grounded in standards alignment, sound assessment design, and instructional relevance, helping districts ensure their assessments generate meaningful data that supports teaching and learning.

Position Details

• Posting Number: S16032P
• Department: COE- K-12 Assessment Solutions
• Classification Title: Project Management Pro I
• Full Time; FLSA Exempt; FTE 1.00; Benefits Eligible
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8AM-5PM
• Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
• Location of Vacancy: Gwinnett County
• Proposed Starting Date: 02/01/2027

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Georgia Department of Education online resources.
• Proficiency with online assessment administration platforms and item banks.
• Proficiency with project planning and work management software such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong knowledge of English Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum.
• Proficiency with alternative presentation software and tools.
• Expertise in the research, development, and/or implementation of next-generation formative and summative assessments.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within project teams both inside and outside the organization and to communicate directly with clients and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to support program development, project planning, and project management.
• Professional background that includes classroom teaching and work at the state and/or district level.
• Strong knowledge of formative and summative assessment.
• Strong knowledge of the test development process.
• Strong knowledge of the item development process, including but not limited to Webb’s Depth of Knowledge, Universal Design, and deconstructing standards.
• Strong knowledge of Georgia curriculum standards in English Language Arts and Social Studies.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and facilitate professional learning and/or focus groups for a variety of audiences, including adults and students.
• Strong editing and publishing skills.

Physical Demands

• Lift 20-pound boxes.
• Sit at a computer for long periods of time.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Duties/Responsibilities: Assessment and Educational Content Development (55% of time)

• Review, provide feedback on, and approve assessment items, performance tasks, and text modes in English Language Arts and Social Studies.
• Create assessment blueprints and prepare assessments and related materials for client review.
• Review and resolve client feedback related to assessment items, content, and assessments.
• Develop training materials and supporting resources for item-writing and assessment-development projects.
• Train, support, and provide feedback to item writers and reviewers.
• Review and conduct assessment audits to evaluate alignment, quality, accuracy, and adherence to established requirements.
• Support the development and review of instructional and educational resources associated with assessment programs.
• Facilitate and support professional learning associated with assessment and content development, including reviewing presentation materials and providing feedback on items and assessments developed by participants.

Duties/Responsibilities: Educational Program and Project Coordination (40% of time)

• Maintain and monitor writing and reviewing schedules for multiple concurrent assessment and educational program development projects in coordination with overall project plans and schedules.
• Create and monitor writing and reviewing assignments within assessment authoring platforms.
• Organize, attend, and participate in internal and external project meetings and distribute meeting notes and relevant information to project team members.
• Coordinate with project team members to support the timely completion of project deliverables.
• Identify and assess project and content risks and issues and recommend solutions within established project requirements and processes.
• Serve as a primary development contact for item developers, writers, and reviewers.
• Organize and facilitate training associated with assessment and educational program development activities.
• Prepare presentations and supporting materials for internal and external meetings.
• Provide administrative and coordination support related to assigned educational programs and projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to educational program and project coordination.

Duties/Responsibilities: Professional Learning and Implementation Support (5% of time)

• Deliver high-quality, engaging professional learning sessions for a variety of stakeholders, including district-level leaders, school-level leaders, teachers, students, and parents.
• Provide collaborative support to educators through problem-solving, modeling lessons, scheduling opportunities for peer observations, and conducting targeted training sessions.
• Support the development and production of professional learning presentations.
• Support the development of professional learning materials, resources, and guides.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).