Deadline: Ongoing
The International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Education Specialist – Teacher Training, based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Education Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Work with Project Director and the Georgian Ministry of Education and Science to provide professional development to teachers of grades 7-12, public school principals, and professional development facilitators and staff through in-service training.
- Design and develop teacher training materials for all math, science, geography, ICT and English teachers of grades 7-12 in Georgia.
- Incorporate gender principles into classroom assessment system training and develop a gender module designed to reduce teacher gender bias in the classroom.
- Use new technology platforms to deliver teacher trainings that integrate a classroom assessment system.
- Assist in developing a work plan to organize outreach efforts that will provide professional development training to all Georgian teachers of grades 7-12.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field, Master’s degree preferred.
- 6 years of experience designing, developing, and leading teacher training activities and professional development.
- Demonstrated expertise in areas such as STEM-based teacher training, faculty training and development, curriculum development, and/or development of education policies.
- In-depth knowledge of the Georgian education sector.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively across a range of stakeholders, such as teachers, administrators, trainers, and host government counterparts.
- Experience working with donor funded programs.
- Excellent management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in Georgian, ability to communicate professionally and provide written reporting in Georgian and English required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their resume and a cover letter through online process.
For more information, please visit IREX.
