Job Summary

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) - Atlanta Area School for the Deaf located in Clarkston, GA, is recruiting for an Education Program Manager - Instructional Leader (Math/Science). Under general supervision the Instructional Leader is a school administrator and serves as a collaborative member of the core leadership team led by the school-level superintendent. This position will provide a cohesive educational program for students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Each instructional leader oversees and provide strong leadership in one of five academic domains such as English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Special Education, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE), Student Services and Student Support.  Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Description of Duties

• Assist in building and sustaining the school mission and vision while facilitating shared leadership, addressing internal and external dynamics at work within the school
• Oversee school climate through communicating clear objectives, assist in fostering and sustaining a positive school climate
• Provide instructional leadership and assist in leading a learning community by participating in professional development for continuous improvement
• Utilize data to make instructional decisions, organizational management planning, activities, and guide school success
• Support a learning environment based on high expectations and respect for all individuals
• Manage conflict and crisis in a timely and expert manner
• Practice shared decision making
• Monitor curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Execute human resource administration functions by assisting in the selection process of quality teachers and other school employees
• Provide professional growth opportunities and establish mentoring programs based on effective practices
• Assist in retaining quality staff
•  Demonstrate a commitment to teacher evaluation
• Oversee the teacher evaluation process and provide a positive climate for teacher evaluation by documenting teacher performance in multiple ways
• Follow legal guidance for teacher evaluations
• Assist in coordinating safety, daily organizations, and maintenance of the facility
• Assist in seeking and allocating fiscal resources
• Organize and manage technology resources
• Oversee communication and community relations for the school
• Demonstrate effective communication with teachers, students, parents, families and the larger community
• Influence student achievement at the school
• Exert influence on teaching quality and student learning by encouraging, supporting, and facilitating
• Set, support, sustain a focus on school goals and school-wide student achievement
• Exhibit professionalism and demonstrate professional standards

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification possess one or more of the following:

• Certification in Deaf Education
• Certification in Leadership (L-5, L-6 or Tier l certificate)
• Experience in teaching Math or Science
• Four years of program management experience in an educational setting
• Experience working in a school serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing students
• Has a strong understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and how Individualized Educational Program (IEP) are created and implemented
• Experience managing school operations (e.g., personnel, facilities, food services, and technology services)
• Experience implementing TKES
• Experience using assessment data to support student learning outcomes
• Proficiency in American Sign Language without the use of an interpreter to communicate with staff and/or stakeholders in a one-on-one or group settling

**Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Additional work hours during the week and weekend, including travel that may be assigned to meet the needs of the school and students.

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.

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.