EPAC Education Specialists are certified teachers who contract with the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services to provide tutoring services and additional educational monitoring support to youth in foster care referred to EPAC.
Eligible individuals seeking to apply to become an EPAC Education Specialist must meet the minimum qualifications:
- Current Georgia Teaching Certificate (verified by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission)
- Complete a Criminal History Investigation process (background check)
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid Georgia’s driver’s license
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Must complete the EPAC Education Specialist Application and submit all requested documents at the time of application submission
- Must follow all application guidelines and procedures as outlined in the application packet
Additional preferred qualifications:
- Must meet all of the outlined minimum qualifications
- At least two years of experience within an academic content area
- Experience or certification working with students who have special needs
- Previous experience working within human services and/or child welfare
*DFCS reserves the right to select Education Specialists based on geographic location and need as well as an applicant’s specialized certification(s).
Related Files
Security and Immigration Affidavit (100.9 KB)