Teacher Quality Specialist

Muscogee County Schools; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Muscogee County School District is seeking a Teacher Quality Specialist in Columbus, GA. The role focuses on designing high-quality professional development, both in-person and online, to raise student achievement and support teachers across diverse backgrounds.

The position reports to the Director of Leadership and Professional Development and requires a Master’s degree, valid Georgia teaching certification, and at least three years of related experience with professional development and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Valid Georgia Professional Teacher certification, related training and experience.
• Minimum of three years job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility; experience in professional development and e-learning platforms preferred.
• Routine physical activities are required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Knowledge of state professional learning provisions, Georgia certification process and effective teaching practices; familiarity with universal design and inclusion.
• Skills include using the LMS/Canvas and MS Office tools; communication via email, phone, and computers.
• Ability to schedule activities, gather and classify data, and work with diverse stakeholders; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Plan high-quality face-to-face and online professional development that improves student achievement.
• Mentor and coach teachers to retain effective staff.
• Assist with state and federal documentation requirements.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

LMS/Canvas

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Teacher Quality Specialist

Muscogee County School District Muscogee County Public Education Center - Columbus, Georgia Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899625

Application Deadline: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 13, 2026

Job Description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE:

Teacher QualitySpecialist

FLSA:

Exempt

SALARY:

Teacher Salary Schedule

WORK DAYS:

220

LOCATION:

Muscogee County School District (MCPEC)

REPORTS TO:

Director of Leadership and Professional Development

PRIMARY FUNCTION:The job of Teacher Quality Specialist is to plan high-quality face-to-face and online professional development that improves student achievement, mentor and coach teachers to retain effective staff, and assist with state and federal documentation requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Educational Level:

  Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution.

• 2. Certification/License:

  Valid Professional Georgia Teacher certification, related training and experience

• 3. Experience/Equivalency:

  Minimum of three years job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility. Considerable teaching experience as well as extensive knowledge and experience in professional development. Experience in teacher development and e-learning platforms preferred.

• 4. Physical Activities:

  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

• 5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions for the job include: knowledge of state professional learning provisions as they relate to teacher qualifications, Georgia certification process and effective teaching practices; thorough knowledge of the most promising high-yield strategies to enhance student learning, adult learning theory and competency acquisition process, and the latest research relative to universal design in educational practices and inclusion. Working knowledge of the Multi-Tier System of Supports and Positive Behavior Intervention Support Model.

  SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks and to meet district, state, and federal guidelines, with occasional need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to perform the functions of the job include using the e-learning platform (LMS/Canvas) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint, and PowerPoint). Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as email, telephones, and computers.

  ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; to work with data using defined but varied processes; and to operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide range of individuals, handle a variety of data, and use job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: demonstrated abilities in enhancing the professional development of others as well as in coaching and mentoring to improve practice and learning outcomes; ability to work collaboratively with administrators, Human Resources, and outside teacher preparation programs; maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines and schedules. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities and set goals; face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Ability to work with both internal and external contacts and with the public.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chandra Henry , Lead HR Staffing Specialist
• Email: [e-mail]