PROGRAM SPECIALIST II-DOE - 48000544

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

60d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs intermediate-level work under the general supervision of the Program Specialist Supervisor II in the Evaluations Section, Bureau of Educator Certification, Division of Public Schools. This position evaluates and processes individual’s credentials to determine eligibility for an educator’s certificate pursuant to Florida Statutes, State Board of Education Rules, and Department/Bureau policies covering all subject areas.

Requirements

Knowledge of Florida State Board of Education Rules and procedures governing issuance of Florida Educator Certificates.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to exercise mature judgment
Ability to work independently
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to review and evaluate information contained in documents.
Ability to be productive under tight timeframes, organize work activities, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal.
Ability to work and perform under stressful conditions.
Ability to demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.
Ability to work independently and perform tasks and responsibilities with limited guidance and direction.
Ability to gather, analyze and organize information into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance.
Ability to understand applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of educator certification statutes and rules
Experience with certification management systems

Responsibilities

Reviews and evaluates credentials for determination of eligibility for Temporary, Professional, and other specialty certificates.
Research and identifies college/university programs to meet specific educator certification requirements.
Research and identifies individual college courses for applicability to meet specific educator certification requirements established in State Board of Education Rules.
Review and evaluation of other supporting documentation such as credential evaluations of foreign academic training, out of state teaching certificates, certification examinations, alternative and district certification programs, and prior teaching experience to meet educator certification requirements.
Review and evaluate individual courses, in-service points or examinations to determine eligibility for renewal or reinstatement of a Professional Certificate.
Review and evaluate documents submitted from other countries to determine applicability to meet Florida educator certification requirements as provided for in State Board of Education Rules.
Prepare responses to educator certification inquiries from the applicant, the public, university/school district personnel and others via written correspondence, email or telephone.
Prepare official correspondence of educator certification eligibility including statements of status of eligibility and/or issuance of certificates in response to evaluations requested via submission of completed applications.
Verifies that appropriate background screening clearance is on file prior to issuance of an educator’s certificate.
Support and assist as the backup for Military Waiver processing and/or EPC Final Orders processing.
Execute the completion of public record requests related to subject evaluations.
Perform other duties as requested and assist the unit supervisor and other Bureau staff as necessary.

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