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Education Program Director - Numeracy

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Education, Georgia Department of - GADOE

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May 07, 2025 Post Date

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Description of Duties :

The Georgia Department of Education - Teaching and Learning is searching for a dynamic Director of Numeracy. Under limited supervision, the successful candidate in this position will provide statewide leadership and coordination for K-12 Numeracy and Mathematics initiatives, with responsibilities including but not limited to:

Cu rriculum Development and Implementation:

+ Lead and support a comprehensive, standards-based mathematics curriculum across all grade levels

+ Provide guidance and tools to assist districts in implementing Georgia’s K-12 Mathematics Standards

+ Promote coherence across the K-12 mathematics continuum, emphasizing conceptual understanding and numeracy development

Professional Development:

+ Design and deliver professional learning for educators on effective mathematics instruction, evidence-based practices, formative assessment, and data informed decision-making

+ Provide coaching and technical assistance to build capacity at the school and district levels

Data Analysis and Evaluation

+ Analyze statewide student performance data to identify trends, areas of need, and instructional opportunities.

+ Evaluate the effectiveness of mathematics programs and interventions using multiple data sources and provide recommendations to strengthen instructional practices and improve student outcomes

Leadership and Communications

+ Serve as a leader and advocate for mathematics education within the state

+ Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, families, and the public

+ Collaborate with GaDOE program areas and external partners to improve mathematics outcomes

Other Potential Responsibilities

+ Develop and implement policies and procedures related to mathematics education

+ M onitor and manage grants and budgets related to mathematics education

+ Stay current on research and national trends in numeracy and mathematics education

+ Use data to analyze the impact of initiatives and recommend strategic improvements

+ Provide technical assistance and build leadership capacity among district curriculum directors and school leaders

Preferred Qualifications :

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

+ Master’s degree or higher in education, education administration, mathematics and/or a closely related field

+ Experience in mathematics education

+ Experience as a Curriculum Director or Content Area Director/Manager at the local education agency (LEA) level

+ Experience with professional learning at the district and/or state levels

+ Experience with grant writing and administration

+ Experience presenting information /research to a variety of audiences

+ Experience successfully collaborating with a variety of education groups/entities to implement school improvement initiatives/programs

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail

+ Maintaining knowledge of current research; analyzing and documenting results of initiatives and making recommendations for enhanced delivery of services; using widely accepted direct technical assistance for curriculum directors and school leaders

Note: Extensive statewide 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 for consideration. 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.

GaDOE Federally-issued User ID#: 46420 Date of Authorization: 07/02/2007

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, and seven (7) years of program management experience in an educational setting.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: EDU09B9

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Advertised Salary: Comm. with Experience

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: May 21, 2025