Gifted Education Specialist — PD & Curriculum Innovator

Henry County Schools; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Schools is seeking a Professional Learning Specialist - Gifted to lead curriculum development and program evaluation for K-12 gifted education. You will collaborate with central office staff to articulate goals, oversee district-wide initiatives, and support schools through professional development and data-driven planning.

The role requires Georgia educator certification, a minimum of five years teaching experience, and a strong commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and community

Qualifications

• Valid Georgia Educator Certificate or meet district qualifications.
• Georgia Leadership Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• Participation in relevant district, state, and other professional development opportunities.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, articulation, evaluation, revision, and implementation of the K-12 curriculum as appropriate, in collaboration with other central office personnel.
• Provide guidance and support to building administration and teacher leaders in matters pertaining to associated educational programs, including instructional and planning observation, cycles of feedback, and guidance for next steps.
• Implement assigned and designated projects with cross-departmental and cross-divisional program support staff and administrators.
• Assist with the collection and analysis of data to improve assigned programs and academic achievement, to include qualitative observational data, standardized tests, and district assessments.
• Support improvement of student achievement results at local schools through professional development and the deployment of appropriate resources.
• Coordinate, under direction of the assigned coordinator, assigned district-wide events.
• Ensure Board policies related to the content instructional program are reflective of current practices and expectations.
• Effectively articulate curricular and instructional goals, program, initiatives, and results to internal and external groups including teachers, administrators, community members, and the educational community.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Georgia Educator Certificate

Georgia Leadership Certificate

Job description

Henry County Schools is seeking a Professional Learning Specialist - Gifted to lead curriculum development and program evaluation for K-12 gifted education. You will collaborate with central office staff to articulate goals, oversee district-wide initiatives, and support schools through professional development and data-driven planning.

The role requires Georgia educator certification, a minimum of five years teaching experience, and a strong commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and community