PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - SES - 48000886

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

5d • $50,584 - $55,643 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior