PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003062

PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003062

17 Sep 2024
Florida, Tallahassee, 32318 Tallahassee USA

PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003062

PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003062 Date: Sep 17, 2024 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: 837619 Agency: Department of EducationWorking Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003062Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 48003062 Salary: $49,584.68 Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Florida Department of Education Division of Public Schools Bureau of Educator Recruitment, Development and Retention Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building Program Specialist IV-DOE -CS Salary Range: $49,584.68 Florida Department of Education Mission Statement Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success. The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities. Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency. FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

Higher Student Achievement

Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access

Skilled Workforce and Economic Development

Quality Services

Florida Department of Education (https://www.fldoe.org/) (Link to office page or agency website)

Office Contact

Laishka Popoca, 850-245-5029

Job Description

This is a highly responsible professional position responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing the state process for review and approval of teacher preparation programs. Employee’s time and effort are assigned to a dedicated function as is indicated on the monthly payroll. The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The employee must be highly organized and interact courteously with others. The employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

This position is not approved for telework and must report to the location listed above.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate in a timely manner the continued approval process for the review and continued approval of all state-approved educator preparation programs. This includes all requirements outlined in Florida statute and the State Board of Education Rule.

The employee will design, develop, organize, and implement training programs and technical assistance for educator preparation programs seeking continued approval.

Coordinate the statewide process for the review and initial and continued approval of all state-approved Level 1 Educational Leadership Certification Programs implemented by postsecondary institutions or Florida public school districts, charter schools and charter school organizations.

Assist with the statewide process for the initial review of teacher preparation programs.

Assist in providing technical assistance for annual data collection in the eIPEP platform to all state-approved teacher preparation programs (initial teacher preparation programs (ITPs), educator preparation institutes (EPIs), Professional Learning Certification Program (PLCP), Educational Leadership programs, and Professional Training Options (PTOs).

Plan, coordinate, manage and monitor grant applications, projects and deliverables for assigned grants and contracts.

Collaborate with bureau staff in matters related to program and policy development that facilitates the improvement of teacher preparation programs, including State Board of Education Rules pertaining to educator quality.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal incumbent is someone who has a working knowledge and understanding of state rules and regulations and maintains goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unity. Attendance is an essential function, and some travel is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Collaborate with institution contacts, coordinate data gathering and analysis, prepare reports. Collaborate with Educator Preparation Unit staff in preparation of technical assistance materials and reports, coordination, and facilitation of technical assistance meetings, and assist in review and analysis of reports.

Collaborate with Certification staff; prepare materials and reports.

Build and maintain appropriate databases and prepare data reports.

Collect and analyze information and prepare reports.

Ability to perform highly detailed analysis and communicate those details efficiently.

Flexibility and organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Ability to produce accurate and timely information under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-oriented behavior and performance expectations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge of Policies, practices and procedures affecting ESE and related federal laws and regulations, state statues and rules.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher.

One to three years’ experience in education.

Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.

A complete and updated Application/Resume are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferences will be given to applicants who have excellent writing skills, presentation experience and an educational legal background.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287

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

Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

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.

LEAVE INFORMATION: (CS)

+ + Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.

Sick Leave -. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month

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. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 Selective Service 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. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee

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