Under the broad to limited supervision of the Deputy Superintendent for School Improvement, provides leadership and coordination in the development and administration of Georgia's Title IIA programs/activities and statewide teacher and leader effectiveness initiatives, including the development and implementation of teacher and leader evaluation programs.  Duties include, but are not limited to, managing subordinate directors, managers, and other staff, who coordinate, design, and implement quality programs to improve teacher and leader effectiveness; coordinating with staff across the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) to maximize resources designed to improve teacher and leader effectiveness; assessing the status of program implementation, documenting results and recommending changes and improvements based on research and evaluation data; facilitating an effective system of internal and external communication; maintaining current knowledge and professional expertise and applying this to the performance of other job responsibilities; supervising staff using current and widely accepted management principles to maximize human, financial, and technical resources and to adhere to state and department rules, regulations, and procedures related to personnel; creating and maintaining a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation; and collaborating with other GaDOE divisions to meet department goals in improving student achievement.  This position is partially funded through the federal Race to the Top grant.  Statewide and out-of-state travel is required.

 

Note:  A successful candidate will have demonstrated previous success in leading and managing large teams involved in complex educational initiatives.  The successful candidate will also have demonstrated expertise in providing effective leadership and to build capacity in colleagues, to think analytically, to troubleshoot implementation processes and data, and to assist in designing, developing, communicating, and implementing appropriate solutions.

 

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:
• Specialist's or higher degree in an education-related field    
• Experience in the development and/or implementation of Teacher and Leader Keys Evaluation Systems, GAPSS, School Keys, CLASS Keys, and/or Leader Keys
• Highly effective interpersonal, group, verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong knowledge base of best practices in educational statistical analysis and reporting
• Experience in data analysis and the organization and implementation of major educational or public agency initiatives
• Experience in leading and communicating complex educational policy initiatives and improvement projects
• Strong work ethic, self-directed, and self-motivated   
• The ability to manage multiple, overlapping high priority tasks in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines, including the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
• Demonstrated success in team building and the continuous improvement processes