Educator Development Specialist

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Department of Education

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The Georgia Department of Education is hiring for an Educator Development Specialist that will lead state and district-level initiatives to enhance teacher recruitment retention and continuous growth. This role integrates instructional design and educational technology to construct and scale competency-based learning models high-impact performance tools and integrated professional development frameworks. Working across regional and state networks the Specialist partners with administrators school leaders and key stakeholders to deliver data-driven sustainable educator development pathways. This is a remote field position requiring travel within assigned regions.

Job 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree from a Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university
• Possesses 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

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex religion age disability or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.