PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - SES - 48000886

Requisition No:

 870437

Agency:

Department of Education

Working Title:

PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE

• SES•48000886

Pay Plan:

SES

Position Number:

 48000886

Salary:

$50,584.00

• $55,643.

00

Posting Closing Date:

06/01/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Florida Department of Education Division of Public Schools Bureau of Educator Recruitment, Development, and Retention

Location:

Turlington Building, Tallahassee, FL

Position Title:

Program Specialist

IV-DOE-SES

Salary Range:

$50,584.00

• $55,643.

00 CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY

HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Application Information:

Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Work History (in easy to review chronological order)

Consists of:

Any position held by a State of Florida Agency Any position held by a Florida University All periods of employment from high school graduation All periods of current or prior unemployment Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for

• Any Education Any Volunteer Experience Your resume and application must match
• Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed
• you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment.

You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps. It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application. Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

Hiring Information and Requirements:

The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system. If claiming Veteran's Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only. If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only. If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

NOTE:

 Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

OFFICE CONTACT

Diamond Stone, 850-245-9845 JOB

DESCRIPTION

The Educator Recognition Coordinator role consists of consulting and assisting in the administration of a variety of educational programs. This position consults with and advises supervisory, administrative, and instructional personnel in respective programs administered by the unit. Assists local, county or regional school administrators, supervisors, or instructors in the implementation of the programs administered by the unit. 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 act 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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

(

Note:

The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.) The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions: Coordinate, plan and implement activities for the Florida School-Related Employee of the Year (SREY) recognition program. Supports the Department's mission and work by focusing on professional learning for teachers across the state of Florida. Coordinates scheduling activities and facilitates the development of the Christa McAuliffe Ambassador for Education and other recognition honorees as identified. Coordinates and manages nomination process for educator recognition programs (Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, School Related Employee of the Year) including providing technical assistance to school districts. Facilitates and implements logistical activities for educator recognition programs including contract negotiation. Assists with developing partnerships and identifying funding for educator recognition programs. Coordinates and facilitates recognition professional learning meetings. Coordinate, plan and implement activities for Florida education honorees via the Florida Distinguished Educator Ceremony. Coordinate, plan and facilitate logistical activities of the Florida Teacher LEAD Network (FTLN). Disseminates relevant training materials, technical assistance, data and other information documentation as needed. Serves as liaison with appropriate professional organizations and agencies. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Program Director and Bureau Chief.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain 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 unit. Attendance is an essential function.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education:

Six years of professional experience working in Education. Ability to travel Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication. Experience in creating and conducting training courses. Experience with public speaking

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferences will be given to: Applicants who meet both the professional and educational experience. Applicants who have direct experience in Education. Applicants who complete application information and hire requirements listed in the advertisement to completion.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University can substitute for 4 years of direct experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or University can substitute for 6 years of direct experience. Related work experience may not substitute for any licensure, certification, or registration required by an agency and indicated in the advertised job description.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUATION MISSION STATEMENT

(OR)

THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE HIRING OFFICE

Agency Mission Statement provided by

Communications:

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

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

Annual Leave

• 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
• 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.

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. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted 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, 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.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM

(SSS)

AND REQUIREMENT

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