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Central Office_Specialist, Instructional 10-Month (Fernbank Science Center) 2026

DeKalb County School District, Stone Mountain, GA, United States


Fernbank Science Center

is seeking an experienced and professional

Specialist, Instructional .

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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Essential Job Duties

Facilitates programs for teachers and students during the summer months such as professional development and academic camps.

Facilitates programming for the public throughout the year.

Develops, evaluates and implements science curriculum as appropriate.

Collaborates with district and school-based personnel in the development and implementation of instructional programs to provide science instruction for students.

Collaborates with district level departments and school-based administrators to plan appropriate professional learning opportunities for teachers.

Develops core curricular activities to increase the amount of technology provided to utilizing online instruction using Web Cast and other instructional outlets.

Develops assessment modules to ensure mastery of science disciplines and with activities to support the Teacher of Record.

Interprets assessment results at the school and system level; collaborates with administration in the development and implementation of instructional programs to meet student needs; provides technical assistance to system and school-based staff.

Maintains knowledge of current relevant federal and state educational issues with consideration of the implication of these issues on science programming.

Maintains compliance with all budget related rules, regulations, and legal requirements.

Develops programs for teachers based upon an online model of instruction.

Develops programs and procedures to improve implementation of science curriculum; develops and evaluates current science program for effectiveness.

Collaborates with other stakeholders within and external to the school system relative to effective instructional practices in science.

Works to resolve instructional issues then conducts appropriate briefings with appropriate staff.

Directs, organizes, implements and administers special projects as directed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Education or area of scientific study or closely related work experience is required.

Minimum of 3 years classroom teaching or related experience is required.

Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in science at Elementary, Middle, or High School at level T-5 or higher required.

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