Educational Program Specialist

Posting Number S16032P

Working Title Educational Program Specialist

Department COE- K-12 Assessment Solutions

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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.

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Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information Monday through Friday; 8AM-5PM

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date 11/06/2026

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 02/01/2027

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Gwinnett County

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Classification Title Project Management Pro I

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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