Start Your Global Career: Formative Assessment Coach with Visa Sponsorship in Wake County, NC

Are you exploring visa sponsorship jobs in Wake County, NC? This role at State of North Carolina is designed to
fast-track your international career in 2025—complete with full work visa support and relocation guidance.

About the Hiring Company: State of North Carolina

State of North Carolina is a global leader in its industry, committed to diversity and the professional growth of international staff.
In 2025, we’re actively sponsoring visas for qualified candidates to join our team in Wake County, NC.

• Inclusive, multicultural environment
• Comprehensive onboarding for global hires
• Flexible remote or hybrid models

Job Description: What You’ll Do

Description of Work

* THIS IS A 5 YEAR FULL TIME, TIME-LIMITED POSITION******THIS IS A READVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.*** The Mission of the Department of Public Instruction: The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state’s public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for an Education Program Consultant I (Working Title: Formative Assessment Coach) for our Golden Leaf Schools Initiative.

The Golden LEAF Schools Initiative is a $25 million program funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation with the aim to improve school performance in North Carolina schools through enhancing school culture, leadership, math instruction, pedagogy, and career readiness. Built on the Marzano High Reliability Schools (HRS) model, the initiative provides participating schools with intensive coaching, resources, and support, particularly in rural areas with economic challenges. Twenty middle schools will participate, divided into two cohorts: the Transformative Schools Cohort (TSC), which will receive comprehensive interventions, and the Personalized, Competency-Based Education Cohort (PCBE), focused on instructional transformation. The initiative emphasizes collaboration, aiming to foster long-term educational improvements and workforce development across the state.

The Formative Assessment Coach plays a pivotal role in supporting data-driven instruction within the Golden LEAF Schools of Innovation initiative. This position is responsible for designing and monitoring the implementation of common formative assessments, working closely with school administrators, instructional staff, and the Math Coach to ensure assessments are aligned with the new math curriculum. The Formative Assessment Coach helps establish a consistent process for administering assessments, analyzing results, and enabling teachers to respond effectively to student needs

This is a field-based position which requires extensive travel in the state to provide instruction, leadership, coaching, and collaboration.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

* Demonstrated experience designing, administering, and/or interpreting formative assessments in school or district settings.
* Demonstrated experience in data driven instruction and/or providing hands on coaching teachers and/or instructional staff (examples data discussions and collaborative teacher meetings).
* Demonstrated experience utilizing formative assessment principles, best practices in assessment design, and/or data analysis.
* Demonstrated experience building relationships with teachers, administrators, and/or school leaders.
* Demonstrated experience presenting data insights and/or instructional recommendations to non-technical audiences.

Management Preferences

* Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) for interpreting and presenting assessment data.
* Prior experience in North Carolina public schools or similar educational settings.
* Knowledge of school improvement models, especially for low-performing or turnaround school contexts.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Master’s degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Careers (governmentjobs.com) for the State of North Carolina.

Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.

Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put “See Resume” or “See Attachment” on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.

Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran’s preference.

Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check.

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click “Application Status”.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.

NOTE: Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application.

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact NC Department of Public Instruction Human Resources.

Contact Information

Houston Davis, Agency Recruiter

Email: houston.davis@dpi.nc.gov

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Main Responsibilities

• Execute role-specific deliverables aligned with KPIs
• Collaborate across local and international teams
• Maintain compliance and accurate reporting
• Contribute to strategic business objectives

Ideal Candidate Profile

Basic Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Proficient with digital collaboration tools
• Willing to relocate or coordinate remotely

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in cross-border projects
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Cultural adaptability and teamwork

Why Work in Wake County, NC in 2025?

1. Clear work-visa pathways for skilled professionals
2. High demand for international talent
3. Excellent quality of life and social services
4. Safe, well-connected urban centers
5. Opportunities for permanent residency

Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support

We provide end-to-end sponsorship assistance:

• Official support letter for visa applications
• Immigration paperwork guidance
• Travel and initial accommodation help
• Access to immigration experts

Package & Benefits

• Visa sponsorship and relocation package
• Competitive international remuneration
• Professional development and upskilling
• Potential path to permanent residency

How to Apply

Submit your application via the official portal below. Make sure your resume highlights global-ready skills and achievements.

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