Education Program Development Team Lead

Professional Learning Specialist

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens. The Professional Learning Specialist (PLS) will provide services on behalf of the Mississippi Department of Education's (MDE) Office of Early Childhood Education (OECE) by supporting the implementation of high-quality early childhood education efforts. The PLS will develop, create, and deliver professional learning offerings throughout the state as determined but focused on Early Childhood Special Education topics. (This is a NON-STATE, TIME LIMITED position).

What you'll need to be successful:

• A positive outlook for the field of early childhood education in the state.
• Knowledge and expertise in training development.
• Presentation delivery that is innovative and appealing to audiences.
• The ability to convey and deliver training content to a diverse group of educators.
• Knowledge surrounding the field of early childhood special education.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Knowledge of the classroom assessment scoring system (CLASS).
• Excellent writing and organization skills, an eye for detail and self-motivation, and a vision to be a team player.
• Fluent and accurate data entry in Excel/Word/Power Point (email, spreadsheets and databases).
• The ability to take direction and advice from leadership in a professional manner.
• The ability to effectively and accurately communicate via phone, text, or email.
• The ability to work independently without a manager on-site.

Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a relevant Master's Degree, may require certification, and 4+ years of experience. Hiring Agency Prefers: Work experience in Early Childhood Special Education.