Job Summary

Under the direction of the Division Director, the Program Manager for the Division of Georgia Department of Education - Office of School and District Improvement (SDI) manages and leads the effective implementation of internal operations and the continuous improvement support of both federally identified and non-identified schools and districts.

The position leads and coordinates the following activities to support effective continuous improvement for federally identified and non-identified schools:

Professional Learning

• Coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of division professional learning events
• Communicate and coordinate with other entities as necessary to develop, implement and monitor professional learning
• Assess the effectiveness of division professional learning and resources provided internally and externally

School Improvement Funding

• Coordinate the disbursement of 1003a SI funds
• Provide support and supervision of cross-functional monitoring for LEAs and RESAs
• Provide support and monitor LEA budget approvals and amendments in consolidated application
• Ensure all agency processes are followed
• Manage the creation, implementation, and monitoring of grant opportunities

 Division Assessment and Accountability

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of division review processes
• Lead ongoing data collection and analysis for schools, districts, and division
• Monitor development and implementation of applications used for division data collection
• Establish progress monitoring calendar for division and provide ongoing updates to deputy and director
• Lead data analysis to determine impact of division initiatives and goals

Statewide Supports

• Manage responses to requests for support from identified and non-identified schools and districts
• Coordinate development, implementation and monitoring of processes and resources for statewide supports
• Collaborate and coordinate statewide supports with other GaDOE divisions and external entities.

 Internal Operations

• Manage the orientation process for new staff
• Manage the division’s technology assets and physical resources
• Prepare State Board of Education items for approval
• Oversee the creation of Deputy Superintendent’s presentations
• Collaborate with other divisions to ensure efficient communication and operations
• Manage contracts and all contractual obligations with external agencies and vendors

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, have experience in the following:

• Must have school and/or district-level turnaround leadership experience
• Must have principal experience
• Must have knowledge of performance standards and instructional design
• Must be self-directed and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Must have working knowledge of current research on school improvement and professional learning initiatives/programs
• Master’s or doctoral degree in education, education administration or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory/administrative or teacher-leader role in professional learning/staff development at the school, system, or state level
• Experience with K-12 school improvement programs
• Experience with program monitoring, data collection, reporting, and facilitating the necessary technical assistance to ensure not only compliance, but quality programs for students
• Strong knowledge of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
• Experience implementing comprehensive school reform programs or initiatives
• Experience conducting program evaluations
• Successful experience with designing, planning, developing, and conducting professional learning programs that are job- embedded and focused on impacting student achievement

       This is a remote position, extensive in-state travel is required.

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. Due to the large volume of applications received, we cannot provide application status information.

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.