CHIEF OF EDU RECRUITMENT,DEV & RETENTION - 48000360

Requisition No: 855815 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: CHIEF OF EDU RECRUITMENT,DEV & RETENTION - 48000360

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48000360 

Salary:  $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/10/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Public Schools

Bureau Educator Recruitment, Development, and Retention

Location: Tallahassee Headquarters, Turlington Building

Position Title: Chief of Educator Recruitment, Development and Retention

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Application Information:

• Your 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.  

Hiring Information and Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.

• 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. Applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

NOTE: 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.

OFFICE CONTACT:

Laishka Popoca, 850-245-0050

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Bureau Chief has the responsibility to provide direction in planning and goal setting in relation to the mission of the Department of Education and Educator Quality.  This position has full administrative responsibility for:  educator recruitment & retention initiatives; performance appraisal of school district instructional personnel and school administrators; program approval for educator preparation programs at both public and private post-secondary institutions; professional development of both administrative and instructional staff, including state requirements for School Community Professional Development Act, Master Inservice Plans, other statewide training/professional development initiatives, educator recognition programs, oversee the Dale Hickam Excellent Teaching Program and the Title II-A Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Federal Funds Program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

• Establishes a budget that reflects the goals of the bureau in order to meet the needs of the educational community.
• Provides direction to the agency and the legislature in defining policy in the areas of professional development, educator recruitment, educator preparation, performance appraisal of instructional personnel and school administrators, and statewide recognition programs for educators and school-related employees.
• Provides statewide leadership in restructuring staff development for the creation of a coordinated, research-based system for professional development of educators.
• Administers all personnel, fiscal, and programmatic responsibilities in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities to include the development and management of budgets; hiring; assignment of duties; supervision and evaluation of staff; and organization, execution of programs and services assigned to the office.
• Provides leadership to identify, develop and disseminate materials and services to assist Florida school districts in the immediate and long-range recruitment, retention and recognition of high performing educators.
• Provides statewide leadership for the development of criteria and guidelines for the review and approval of district performance appraisal and professional development systems for instructional personnel and school administrators.
• Provides statewide leadership for the development of policies, guidelines and procedures for the review of Educational Leadership Programs and district Human Resource Management Development Plans.
• Provides leadership to regional and district entities responsible for professional development, including Florida Association of District School Superintendents, Florida Association of Staff Development, and school district personnel.
• Provides leadership for the continued expansion of www.teachinflorida.com, online recruitment system and educator portal.
• Provides direction and assistance to both public and private post-secondary institutions in the area of teacher preparation and educational leadership.
• Maintains information on trends, issues and leaders in professional development, performance appraisal, teacher preparation, teacher recruitment & retention, and educational leadership.
• Collaborates in planning with other Department units to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Department assistance to school districts as it relates to professional development, performance appraisal, teacher recruitment, and teacher and leader preparation, including implementation of grant programs.
• Represents Florida and/or the Department of Education at meetings and with organizations involved in improvement of the quality of teaching professionals, at State and National levels.
• Evaluates the administration of the services provided to districts, schools, private and public post-secondary institutions.
• Evaluates staffing and organizational patterns within the Bureau to determine most efficient use of Bureau resources.
• Provides leadership direction for planning and implementation of Title II-A.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The Bureau Chief has the responsibility to provide direction in planning and goal setting in relation to the mission of the Department of Education and Educator Quality.  This position has full administrative responsibility for:  educator recruitment & retention initiatives; performance appraisal of school district instructional personnel and school administrators; program approval for educator preparation programs at both public and private post-secondary institutions; professional development of both administrative and instructional staff, including state requirements for School Community Professional Development Act, Master Inservice Plans, other statewide training/professional development initiatives, educator recognition programs, oversee the Dale Hickam Excellent Teaching Program and the Title II-A Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Federal Funds Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education:

• Applicants with experience in education administration, policy development, educator preparation, or professional development.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience managing staff and programs.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets at the organizational or agency level.
• Knowledge of state and federal education policies, including Title II-A and educator professional learning systems.
• Experience with educator recruitment, retention, certification, and performance appraisal systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school districts, postsecondary institutions, and educational organizations at state and national levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% annually for statewide and national meetings.
• A master’s degree in educational leadership and/or a doctorate degree in an education field.
• At least three years’ experience as a classroom teacher.
• Experience leading and managing teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

• Applicants with a doctorate degree in an education field.
• Applicants who meet both the professional and educational experience.
• Applicants who have direct experience in/with educational administration and school building leadership.
• Applicants who complete application information and hire requirements listed in the advertisement to completion.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUATION MISSION STATEMENT

Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

1. Higher Student Achievement
2. Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
3. Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
4. Quality Services

Florida Department of Education

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

LEAVE INFORMATION:

• Annual Leave - 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 - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of initial appointment.

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.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT

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.

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

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.