Student-Centered Instructional Specialist

University of South Florida•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support (BSIS) at the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). It resides in the K-12 Division of Public Schools (DPS) and reports directly to the Bureau Chief. The Student-Centered Instruction Program Specialist is responsible for advancing benchmarks-aligned, high-quality, student-centered instruction across all content areas supported by the Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support (BSIS). Rooted in Florida’s Formula for Success, the Program Specialist provides leadership and professional learning to ensure instruction is benchmarks-aligned, informed by data and accessible for all learners. This role supports educators in creating collaborative and independent learning environments where students are actively engaged in challenging tasks. Expertise in creating and supporting student-centered learning environments, knowledge of evidence-based instructional approaches across all tiers of instruction and intervention, and skill in using assessment data to inform and improve instruction as necessary. This position is grant funded.

Requirements

Expertise in creating and supporting student-centered learning environments.
Knowledge of evidence-based instructional approaches across all tiers of instruction and intervention.
Skill in using assessment data to inform and improve instruction.

Responsibilities

Advancing benchmarks-aligned, high-quality, student-centered instruction across all content areas supported by the Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support (BSIS).
Providing leadership and professional learning to ensure instruction is benchmarks-aligned, informed by data and accessible for all learners.
Supporting educators in creating collaborative and independent learning environments where students are actively engaged in challenging tasks.