Description of Duties

The Georgia Department of Education – Office of Finance and Business Operations, Pupil Transportation is recruiting for an experienced Education Research and Evaluation Specialist. The incumbent in this position will develop statewide curriculum and coordinates the activities of consultants in the areas of school bus driver education and staff development/in-service programs. Duties include, but not limited to:

Job Summary

• Compile and analyze statewide accident data

• Develop and revise school bus driver training and safety manuals

• Assist with the organization of our annual technician’s workshop

• Develop techniques and instruments for improving pupil transportation operations

• Conduct program evaluation activities

• Develop and assist with the development of the annual safety renewal education program

• Assist in the local school system allotment process

• Develop and conduct staff development programs for school bus drivers

• Develop forms and reports with Internal Technology to gather and analyze electronic data from local school systems

• Assist the Director of Pupil Transportation with budget planning and specification development

• Assist with the formula driven survey used to determine allocation of buses

• Provide general consultative services and provide clear and accurate information to the public to address and resolve pupil transportation concerns

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Central office, system, or district level public school administration experience

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

• Education Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership (L-6)

• Experience in budget preparation, grant writing, program evaluation, and/or program development

  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. Due to the large volume of applications received, we cannot provide application status information.

  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.