Remote Educator Growth & Development Specialist

Georgia Department of Revenue; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Education is hiring an Educator Development Specialist to lead state and district initiatives that enhance teacher recruitment, retention, and growth. This role blends instructional design with educational technology to scale competency-based learning and professional development.

The position works across regional and state networks, partnering with administrators and school leaders to deliver data-driven, sustainable development pathways.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university.
• Experience modeling effective teacher behavior to adult learners in a variety of instructional settings.
• Knowledge of recruitment and retention initiatives, including strategies for attracting and retaining educators.
• Experience speaking and leading presentations to large groups.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable, technology-enhanced professional learning solutions aligned with adult learning theory and state standards.
• Deliver targeted technical assistance, coaching, and workshops to help school systems deploy effective instructional practices.
• Evaluate emerging instructional technologies and evidence-based practices to modernize educator training and performance evaluation tools.
• Leverage educational technology platforms, learning management systems (LMS), and interactive media to deliver engaging, accessible, and hybrid professional development programs.
• Collaborates with district/school staff to provide job-embedded support for educators through observations, lesson studies, and peer observation
• Provides individual and team consultation to adapt professional development so it meaningfully addresses educator learning needs
• Evaluates program efficacy and utilizes pertinent data to propose local changes in methods and objectives
• Promotes collegial culture by fostering an environment of service, trust, and respect

Skills

Instructional design

Educational technology

Coaching

Workshops

LMS platforms

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

LMS platforms

Educational technology tools

Job description

Georgia Department of Education is hiring an Educator Development Specialist to lead state and district initiatives that enhance teacher recruitment, retention, and growth. This role blends instructional design with educational technology to scale competency-based learning and professional development.

The position works across regional and state networks, partnering with administrators and school leaders to deliver data-driven, sustainable development pathways.