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The University of Georgia is hiring an Educational Program Specialist. The role sits in the College of Education’s K-12 Assessment Solutions unit, which partners with schools and districts to build and use high-quality assessments, and centers on developing English Language Arts and Social Studies assessment items and instructional resources. The specialist also keeps multiple assessment projects on schedule, supports item writers and reviewers, and leads professional learning sessions for educators and district and school leaders.

Highlights

Review, give feedback on, and approve English Language Arts and Social Studies assessment items, performance tasks, and text modes, and create assessment blueprints and materials for client review.
Run assessment audits that check alignment, quality, accuracy, and adherence to established requirements, and resolve client feedback on items and content.
Train, support, and provide feedback to item writers and reviewers, and develop the training materials used for item-writing and assessment-development projects.
Maintain writing and reviewing schedules and assignments in assessment authoring platforms across several concurrent projects, flagging project and content risks and recommending solutions.
Serve as the primary development contact for item developers, writers, and reviewers, and distribute notes from internal and external project meetings.
Deliver professional learning sessions for district and school leaders, teachers, students, and parents, including modeling lessons and arranging peer observations.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent, plus strong knowledge of Georgia ELA and Social Studies standards, the test and item development process, and formative and summative assessment.
Professional background that includes classroom teaching and work at the state or district level is expected, along with strong editing and publishing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Teams, and online assessment administration platforms and item banks.
Full-time position in Gwinnett County, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM, with driving as needed to perform job duties.

Educational Program Specialist Full Description

Position Summary

The Educational Program Specialist is responsible for a variety of activities related to K-12 educational programs, including item and assessment development in English Language Arts and Social Studies, instructional resource development, assessment audits, and the development and facilitation of professional learning for internal staff and external clients.

The position reviews and evaluates assessment materials and instructional resources for quality, accuracy, standards alignment, and effectiveness and supports strategies for implementation and continuous improvement. The Educational Program Specialist also coordinates activities associated with assessment and educational program development, including maintaining development schedules, monitoring deliverables, responding to client feedback, supporting item writers and reviewers, and collaborating with internal project teams and external stakeholders.

The position requires strong knowledge of English Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum, formative and summative assessment, item and test development processes, and the coordination of educational projects and programs.

About the College/Unit/Department

K-12 Assessment Solutions (K-12 AS) partners with schools and districts to support the development, evaluation, and effective use of high-quality assessments. Our work is grounded in standards alignment, sound assessment design, and instructional relevance, helping districts ensure their assessments generate meaningful data that supports teaching and learning.

Position Details

Posting Number: S16032P
Department: COE- K-12 Assessment Solutions
Classification Title: Project Management Pro I
Full Time; FLSA Exempt; FTE 1.00; Benefits Eligible
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8AM-5PM
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Location of Vacancy: Gwinnett County
Proposed Starting Date: 02/01/2027

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with Georgia Department of Education online resources.
Proficiency with online assessment administration platforms and item banks.
Proficiency with project planning and work management software such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
Strong knowledge of English Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum.
Proficiency with alternative presentation software and tools.
Expertise in the research, development, and/or implementation of next-generation formative and summative assessments.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within project teams both inside and outside the organization and to communicate directly with clients and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to support program development, project planning, and project management.
Professional background that includes classroom teaching and work at the state and/or district level.
Strong knowledge of formative and summative assessment.
Strong knowledge of the test development process.
Strong knowledge of the item development process, including but not limited to Webb’s Depth of Knowledge, Universal Design, and deconstructing standards.
Strong knowledge of Georgia curriculum standards in English Language Arts and Social Studies.
Demonstrated ability to conduct and facilitate professional learning and/or focus groups for a variety of audiences, including adults and students.
Strong editing and publishing skills.

Physical Demands

Lift 20-pound boxes.
Sit at a computer for long periods of time.
Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Duties/Responsibilities: Assessment and Educational Content Development (55% of time)

Review, provide feedback on, and approve assessment items, performance tasks, and text modes in English Language Arts and Social Studies.
Create assessment blueprints and prepare assessments and related materials for client review.
Review and resolve client feedback related to assessment items, content, and assessments.
Develop training materials and supporting resources for item-writing and assessment-development projects.
Train, support, and provide feedback to item writers and reviewers.
Review and conduct assessment audits to evaluate alignment, quality, accuracy, and adherence to established requirements.
Support the development and review of instructional and educational resources associated with assessment programs.
Facilitate and support professional learning associated with assessment and content development, including reviewing presentation materials and providing feedback on items and assessments developed by participants.

Duties/Responsibilities: Educational Program and Project Coordination (40% of time)

Maintain and monitor writing and reviewing schedules for multiple concurrent assessment and educational program development projects in coordination with overall project plans and schedules.
Create and monitor writing and reviewing assignments within assessment authoring platforms.
Organize, attend, and participate in internal and external project meetings and distribute meeting notes and relevant information to project team members.
Coordinate with project team members to support the timely completion of project deliverables.
Identify and assess project and content risks and issues and recommend solutions within established project requirements and processes.
Serve as a primary development contact for item developers, writers, and reviewers.
Organize and facilitate training associated with assessment and educational program development activities.
Prepare presentations and supporting materials for internal and external meetings.
Provide administrative and coordination support related to assigned educational programs and projects.
Perform other duties as assigned related to educational program and project coordination.

Duties/Responsibilities: Professional Learning and Implementation Support (5% of time)

Deliver high-quality, engaging professional learning sessions for a variety of stakeholders, including district-level leaders, school-level leaders, teachers, students, and parents.
Provide collaborative support to educators through problem-solving, modeling lessons, scheduling opportunities for peer observations, and conducting targeted training sessions.
Support the development and production of professional learning presentations.
Support the development of professional learning materials, resources, and guides.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).

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