Professional Learning Specialist - Gifted

Henry County Schools • McDonough, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Learning Specialist - Gifted position is within the Learning & Performance Division and reports to the Content Coordinator. This role is exempt and follows a 190-day teacher work schedule. The specialist will contribute to the K-12 curriculum development and implementation, provide guidance to administrators and teachers on educational programs, and manage assigned projects. A key responsibility is to support the improvement of student achievement through professional development and resource deployment. The role also involves coordinating district-wide events, ensuring Board policies are current, and effectively communicating program goals to various stakeholders.

Requirements

• Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate, or meet the district's professional qualifications.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• Recent participation at relevant district, state, and other professional development opportunities focusing on research-based instructional techniques and lesson planning.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work at the physical worksite.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Georgia Leadership Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, articulation, evaluation, revision, and implementation of the K-12 curriculum.
• Provide guidance and support to building administration and teacher leaders on educational programs, including instructional and planning observation, feedback cycles, and guidance for next steps.
• Implement assigned and designated projects with cross-departmental and cross-divisional program support staff and administrators.
• Assist with the collection and analysis of data to improve assigned programs and academic achievement.
• Support improvement of student achievement results at local schools through professional development and the deployment of appropriate resources.
• Coordinate assigned district-wide events under the direction of the assigned coordinator.
• Ensure Board policies related to the content instructional program are reflective of current practices and expectations.
• Effectively articulate curricular and instructional goals, program, initiatives, and results to internal and external groups.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed