Professional Learning Specialist - Fine Arts (2026-2027 SY), Learning and Performance

Henry County Schools • McDonough, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Learning Specialist (PLS) provides implementation guidance, professional learning, and coordination for assigned K-12 content area programs. The goal is to ensure each student enrolled in the district receives high-quality instruction in the areas of focus.

Requirements

• Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate in relevant area of assignment or meet the district's professional qualifications.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience in relevant area of assignment.
• Recent participation at relevant district, state, and other professional development opportunities focusing on research-based instructional techniques and lesson planning.
• 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.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
• 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 as appropriate, in collaboration with other central office personnel.
• Provide guidance and support to building administration and teacher leaders in matters pertaining to associated educational programs, including instructional and planning observation, cycles of feedback, 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, to include qualitative observational data, standardized tests, and district assessments.
• Support improvement of student achievement results at local schools through professional development and the deployment of appropriate resources (i.e., material, technological, and human resources).
• Coordinate, under direction of the assigned coordinator, assigned district-wide events.
• 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 including teachers, administrators, community members, and the educational community.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees