Instructional Specialist - Elementary K-5 English​/Language Arts and Literacy

Instructional Specialist
- Elementary K-5 English/Language Arts and Literacy

Muscogee County School District Muscogee County Public Education Center
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Job : 5899610
Final date to receive applications: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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POSITION TITLE:

Content Specialist– Elementary K-5 English/Language Arts and Literacy

FLSA:

Exempt

SALARY:

Teacher Salary Schedule

WORK DAYS:

220

LOCATION:

Division of Teaching and Learning/MCPEC

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director of PK-12 Curriculum and Instruction

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Educational Level:

Master's Degree in job related area. Specialist degree in Curriculum & Instructions preferred.

2. Certification/License:

Valid Georgia Teacher certification.

3.

Experience:

Related Training and Experience

4. Physical

Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: school district policies pertaining to students, and policies and procedures regarding graduation requirements.

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; facilitating meetings; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. Good organization and cooperative planning skills;

and strong verbal and written communication skills are imperative.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups;

work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining confidentiality;

facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions; working as part of a team and communicating with diverse groups and individuals.

• Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met.
• Leads in the development and maintenance of an effective and cohesive educational…