PROGRAM SPECIALIST EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND STUDENT SUCCESS (2026-2027)

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will ensure continuity of support for students eligible for the Harris Rosen Foundation or Travel and Leisure district initiatives by monitoring academic progress, advocating for students and families, and collaborating with school personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required.
Valid Florida teaching certificate or have applied to obtain a Florida teaching certificate.
Three (3) years of instructional coaching or working in a leadership capacity in K-12 education.
Demonstrated experience using related computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience leading and facilitating projects or initiatives across multiple schools, stakeholders, or teams.
Knowledge of teaching and learning processes.
Knowledge of organization and management theory and practice.
Knowledge and commitment to shared decision-making and accountability for results.
Knowledge and understanding on the distinction between line and staff position and functions in an organization as it relates to district educational support programs and services.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with people.
Ability to research and determine appropriate resources and academic goals.
Ability to facilitate group processes, conflict resolution, planning and decision-making.
Understands that quality teaching and learning is the essential processes to educational equity and long-term student success.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred (Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred).
Experience in Title 1 schools, case management, or student advocacy roles preferred.
Knowledge of SAP, Skyward and other OCPS platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors academic, behavioral, and attendance records of the Harris Rosen Foundation and Travel and Leisure students.
Monitors outcomes of data and work closely with the Harris Rosen Foundation, Travel and Leisure, and school leadership teams.
Coordinates and assists with bridging the educational gaps from early childhood through high school within the schools eligible under the Harris Rosen Foundation or Travel and Leisure MOUs.
Monitors students who are eligible for the Harris Rosen Foundation or Travel and Leisure scholarship program as they transition from preschool through high school.
Partners with school leadership at schools included within the Harris Rosen Foundation or Travel and Leisure MOUs to identify students in need of academic, resiliency, or basic needs and connect them with resources.
Ensures communication with families regarding scholarship opportunities.
Participates in student support meetings (IEPs, MTSS, etc.) as needed for eligible students for the Harris Rosen Foundation or Travel and Leisure initiatives as specified within the corresponding MOUs.
Communicates regularly with eligible families to share updates, provide guidance on navigating elementary and middle school transitions, and engages, empowers, and promotes their involvement in leadership and advocacy roles.
Works with the OCPS Research department to provide reports to the Harris Rosen Foundation and Travel and Leisure on academic progress (trends and opportunities) and program impact.
Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines and the district’s instructional initiatives.
Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by OCPS.
Attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.
Responsible for self development and keeping up to date on current research, trends and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.