Education Program Manager - SDI Division

State of Georgia•Atlanta, GA

37d•Remote

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Education - Office of School and District Improvement is recruiting for a Program Manager. Under the direction of the Division Director, the Program Manager 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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, administration, public administration, or a related administrative field in the area of assignment from an accredited college or university
L-5 certification
Two (2) years of program management experience in an educational setting

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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