PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003311 1 Date: Jul 1, 2024 Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 832520 Agency: Department of EducationWorking Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003311 1Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 48003311 Salary: Salary Range:$48,140.60-$51,000 Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Florida Department of Education Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building Program Specialist IV – Career Service Salary Range: $48,140.60-$51,000 Mission of the Bureau “The Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services administers programs for students with disabilities. Additionally, the bureau coordinates student services throughout the state and participates in multiple inter-agency efforts designed to strengthen the quality and variety of services available to eligible students with disabilities. Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services' Webpage (https://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/) Program Area Responsibilities Programming for Parentally Placed Students with Disabilities
Provides information, technical assistance, and support related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to parents, families, and stakeholders by responding to phone calls, Corrflow, electronic mail, and other requests.
Maintains files, answers correspondence and conducts technical assistance activities related to parentally placed students with disabilities and selected projects and special assignments
Manages discretionary projects, to include administrative services project, that specifically relate to programs parentally placed students with disabilities.
Collects and disseminates essential information, and conducts analysis of policies and procedures to aid in program policy formulation and administrative decision-making.
Develops, produces, or revises technical assistance documents, and other reports, guides, resource manuals, and correspondence to implement State Policy and to foster the development and implementation of quality educational programs.
Assumes a leadership role for activities related to State Performance Plan (SPP) indicators and strategic planning group related to early childhood.
Plans and coordinates statewide educational conference, meetings, institutes, training, and workshops.
Assists local school districts, agencies and discretionary projects in the planning, development, and evaluation of programs for the improvement of instruction; and provides technical assistance to schools, district level staff, and instructional personnel regarding the needs of parentally placed students with disabilities and their families.
Assists in program reviews as needed for compliance with state and federal regulations.
Provides technical assistance to the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System regarding child find.
Provides consultant services to parent and advocacy groups
Serves as the Bureau’s liaison to the staff of the DOE Office of School Choice parentally placed students with disabilities.
Serves as liaison person with state/national professional associations related to parentally placed students with disabilities.
Collaborates with the Department of Health, Early Steps, regarding the program for prekindergarten children with disabilities with regard to the development and maintenance of a birth to five system of measuring child outcomes and the transition of children from Part C to Part B.
Collaborates with other state-level partners with regard to early education and care services for all children including but not limited to, DOE OEL, Head Start Collaboration Office, Department of Health, Children’s Medical Services, and the Department of Children and Families.
Will assist other sections as related to their expertise.
Performs other duties as requested.
Office Contact
Chelsea Strickland, 850-245-0475
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and procedures relating to educational programs for prekindergarten children with disabilities
Knowledge of the techniques for planning, implementing, or evaluating educational programs
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people
Minimum Qualifications:
Four to six years of professional experience working with students with disabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.
Ability to travel.
WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!
State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
We care about the success of our employees.
We care about the success of our clients.
We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves.
A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.
Additional Benefits Information
State of Florida Retirement package – 3% employee contribution required
Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – Employee pays (Individual $8.34/month or Family $30.00/month)
Life Insurance – State pays 100% of premium
Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.
Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available
Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction
LEAVE INFORMATION:
+ + Annual Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are be credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of initial appointment.
Sick Leave -. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of initial appointment.
APPLICATION NOTES
Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
It isunacceptableto use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
Periods of employment should be entered with themost recent/current listed first .
If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
If claiming Right to Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department.Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.
Selective Services System (SSS)
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the Social Security website (http://www.sss.gov/) .
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee
