Central Office_Specialist, Instructional 10-Month (Fernbank Science Center) 2026-2027

Fernbank Science Center is seeking an experienced and professional Specialist, Instructional.

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Title: Specialist, Instructional

Develops and delivers instructional content in a wide range of scientific disciplines; improves learning opportunities for students through comprehensive K-12 science curriculum development; provides resources for instruction and develops training to support and improve the implementation of the science curriculum using online courses.


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 disciples 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.