State of Georgia Hiring for Educator Support Specialist at Atlanta, GA Full Time

The Educator Support Specialist is responsible for coordinating practices at the state and district level that promote the recruitment and retention of effective teachers by advancing strong instructional practices, competency-based learning, and performance tools that drive educator growth. Educator Support Specialists collaborate with district administrators, school leaders, and support staff to engage educators in an integrated system that provides pathways for professional development, and career advancement.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Implement systems in competency-based learning, integrated professional development, and career advancement for educators

Assists with planning, implementation, and evaluation of professional learning that elevate effective teaching practices

Analyzes data using multiple measures to inform indicators of growth and development for students, teachers, and schools

Uses needs assessments and appropriate adult learning practices to facilitate professional learning experiences with teachers and school leaders

Collaborates with district/school staff to provide job-embedded supports 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

Collects performance data through various means such as classroom observations, survey instruments, student assessments and other evidence of instructional effectiveness and responds to data requests to inform programming

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

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university

Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate at level T-4

Possesses experience modeling effective teacher behavior to adult learners in a variety of instructional settings

Expert knowledge of adult learning and change management processes

Experience training and/or implementing state educator performance evaluation system

Strong adaptability, organization, effective communication, and time management skills

Adept in synthesizing ideas and complex information to make logical program recommendations

Effectively manages and completes multiple tasks with competing deadlines and priorities

Ability to establish and sustain collaborative relationships with school-based staff and administration

**This is a remote telework position.

Master’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of related experience OR Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Seven years of related experience.