PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003327

Requisition No: 825561 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003327

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48003327 

Salary:  $48,140.52-$57,768.62 

Posting Closing Date: 05/20/2024 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Public Schools

Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Program Specialist IV - DOE

Salary Range: $48,140.52 - $57,768.62

Mission of the Bureau

The Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (Bureau) administers programs for students with disabilities. Additionally, the Bureau coordinates student services throughout the state and participates in multiple inter-agency efforts designed to strengthen the quality and variety of services available to eligible students with disabilities.

Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services Web Page

Office Contact

Patricia Bodiford, 850-245-0475

Job Description

This position is responsible for programming for students with the most significant cognitive disability and the alternate assessment based on alternate academic achievement standards. This position will provide information, technical assistance, and support related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to parents, families and stakeholders.

*This position is not approved for telework and must report to the location listed above.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collects and disseminates essential information to aid in policy formulation and administrative decision-making related to students with disabilities.
• Develops, produces, or revises technical assistance documents, and other reports, resource manuals, and correspondence to foster the development and implementation of quality educational programs.
• Collaborates with schools, districts, and Bureau discretionary project staff in planning, development, and evaluation of programs for the improvement of instruction; and provides technical assistance to schools and district level staff, and instructional personnel regarding the needs of students with disabilities and their families.
• Participates in program reviews as needed for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provides support in the determination of critical student outcomes and in the accommodations and/or modifications and assessment strategies, which are appropriate for students with disabilities.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets student data regarding the implications for improving student outcomes.
• Maintains files, responds to phone calls, Corrflow, electronic mail, and answers correspondence, providing technical assistance related to students with the most significant cognitive disability.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the State Performance Plan (SPP) and participates as a team leader or team member in activities associated with specific SPP indicators.
• Plans and coordinates statewide educational conferences, meetings institutes, training, and workshops.
• Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
• Works with subject area specialists in the Department of Education and university training programs to develop and implement policies affecting the education of students with disabilities.
• Coordinates the activities of various task forces in regard to issues and topics on the education of students with disabilities; presents issues and areas of concern to the State Advisory Panel; and advises administrators in the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services on possible issues affecting the statewide system.
• Will assist other sections as related to their expertise.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Who We’re Looking For

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 incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unity. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and procedures relating to educational programs for students with the most significant cognitive disability.

Knowledge of the techniques for planning, implementing, or evaluating educational programs.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of professional experience working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.
• Ability to travel (list estimated amount of travel for the year)
• Experience in training staff
• Experience with public speaking
• Ability to provide work samples of writing skills for grammar, editing and communication review.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferences will be given to applicants who have excellent writing skills, presentation experience and experience working with students with the most significant cognitive disability.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing the below items:

• Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first):
  • Any and all State of Florida jobs
  • Any and all Florida University jobs
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • Periods of unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more*
  • Education
  • Volunteer Experience
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• *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.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

LEAVE INFORMATION: (CS)

• • Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
  • Sick Leave -. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Selective Services System (SSS)

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. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.