Job Summary

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE)- Georgia School for the Deaf is recruiting for an experienced Federal Programs & School Effectiveness Coordinator. Under limited supervision, this position will supervise, guide and/or instruct the work assignments of subordinate staff, plans, coordinates and oversee requested improvement team activities in education program entities. The job responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Description of Duties

• Perform needs assessment, curriculum audits, effectiveness studies, facilitation of educational planning, resource networking, and awareness sessions with entity personnel.
• Advise participants or applicants on eligibility standards
• Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures
• Assist system personnel with the analysis of needs and directions for improvement based upon improvement team reports
• Coordinate and direct the activities of education program improvement teams
• Design, develop, conduct, and evaluates staff development training
• Design and implement program evaluation procedures and evaluate staff training
• Design and provide program support activities as a result of test development and administration
• Develop classroom-based and/or distance learning training courses, using needs assessments and skill level analysis
• Develop tests, questionnaires, and procedures that measure the effectiveness of curricula and determine the effectiveness of the program objectives
• Manage the work of task forces appointed to continue the development of statewide program model
• Prepare or approve manuals, guidelines, and reports on state educational policies and practices for distribution
• Provide consultation regarding program expansion or improvement
• Facilitate strategic improvement planning
• Research, evaluate and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials
• Supervise and plan work of assigned staff
• Update the content of educational programs to ensure that training equipment and processes are technologically current
• Hybrid work schedule

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

• Experience with School Improvement Plans
• Experience with Federal Programs
• Experience managing Federal Program budget
• Experience in Assessment & Data management
• Teacher Support Specialist Certification

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established.  Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered.  Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly.  No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. 

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices.  The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify.  The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.