PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003085

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

22d

About The Position

This position performs advanced level work under the limited supervision of the Educational Program Director-DOE, Office of Mathematics and Sciences Section in the Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support, Division of Public Schools. This position is responsible for the coordination of one or more state/federal grant programs and works closely with the Office of Grants Management and Project Supports regarding grant processing, reporting and compliance, financial awards, obligations and expenditures. The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
4 (four) years direct experience working in education or related field.
Knowledge of legislation, Florida Statute, Florida State Board of Education rules, school reform policies, instructional support, Florida state academic standards, FDOE initiatives, and effective communication strategies.
Knowledgeable and skilled at grant processing, reporting and compliance, financial awards, obligations and expenditures.
Ability to gather, analyze and organize information into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Adobe, webinars, online survey tools, and cloud-based applications

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in Education
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. Attendance is an essential function.

Responsibilities

Assists and collaborates with agency or interagency personnel in the design and development of K-12 resources and strategies for implementation of instruction at the state and district levels.
Assists in the development, implementation and support of state curricular initiatives such as the Course Code Directory, Florida’s state academic standards, virtual instructional provider reviews, Florida’s Value-Added Models and instructional materials adoption.
Assists in the implementation of projects or initiatives led by interagency bureaus and teams including, but not limited to, the Division of Early Learning, Bureau of School Improvement, the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition and the Bureau of K-12 Student Assessment.
Oversee the fidelity and implementation of benchmarks-aligned, high-quality instruction.
Ensures department compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Plans, develops, organizes, and conducts professional learning activities related to computer science and science education at the state and district levels.
Participates in professional learning for the enhancement of essential skills and content related to the Office of Mathematics and Sciences.
Maintains files and documentation; generate appropriate responses to information requests.
Provides leadership and coordination in the development, revision and/or implementation of state academic standards in computer science and science education.
Provides leadership and technical assistance to district and department personnel on instructional support, research, innovations, resources and strategies related to computer science and science education.
Assists appropriate agencies in the development, dissemination, distribution and implementation of Florida state academic standards and resources for computer science and science education at the district and state levels.
Consults with and advises assessment personnel in the development of assessment materials related to computer science and science education.
Oversees one or more state/federal grant programs and works closely with the bureau’s Office of Grants Management and Project Supports regarding grant processing, reporting and compliance, financial awards, obligations and expenditures.
Provides technical assistance to grantees throughout the grant process.
Assists in the development and implementation of Florida State Board of Education Rules related to computer science and science and any necessary documents.
Assists department personnel through bill analysis of draft legislation as assigned by the Florida Legislature.
Prepares written reports or briefings on educational issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Position may require in state and out of state travel

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