What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Program Specialist position at Team Georgia Careers?
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) - Office of Federal Programs is recruiting for an experienced Education Program Specialist 4 - Outreach Program Specialist. Under limited supervision, the position will focus on outreach to communities, families, and local educational agencies (LEAs); increase awareness of federal programs; provide, coordinate, and review professional learning; facilitate programs, councils, and collaborative work groups; and support equitable services for private school children, educators, and families.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Research, collaborate, and analyze data to assess the effectiveness and impact of federal programs and develop communication materials (newsletters, brochures, reports, presentations) that highlight their successes and benefits
- Assist with managing and developing content for various platforms (websites, social media, newsletters) to ensure regular updates on federal programs
- Coordinate and facilitate collaborative work groups and councils (e.g., the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and the Family School Partnership Collaborative)
- Support the equitable services program by providing technical assistance, professional learning, working with the Equitable Services for Private Schools (ES4PS) online platform, and developing and testing resources
- Develop, lead, and support workshops, webinars, and other professional learning opportunities to enhance understanding of federal programs
- Work with and maintain clear and positive communication between offices, divisions, units, agencies, LEAs, community-based organizations, and families
- Stay current with federal regulations, policies, and best practices
- Ensure that federal program activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies by supporting and assisting with cross-functional monitoring
- Maintain up-to-date records and prepare accurate reports and documents related to outreach program activities
Preference will be given to candidates who meet one of more of the following:
- Hold Georgia professional educator certification
- Knowledge of state and federal guidelines, including the Every Student Succeeds Act and the Code of Federal Regulations
- Demonstrate success in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience working with communications
- Knowledge of Equitable Services for private school children, teachers, staff, and families
- Experience with planning and implementing professional learning opportunities
- Teaching and/or administrative experience in a public school or system
- Highly effective interpersonal, group, verbal, and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience in data analysis and interpretation using a variety of software solutions
- Demonstrate success in self-motivation/initiative, leadership, and the continuous improvement process
- Ability to manage multiple, overlapping high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Occasional statewide travel may be 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 to be considered. 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.
