EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR-DOE - 48000284

Requisition No: 841623 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR-DOE - 48000284

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48000284 

Salary:  $65,000 - $85,000 

Posting Closing Date: 12/04/2024 

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Florida Department of Education
Division of Public Schools
Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support
Location: Tallahassee, Turlington Building 
Educational Program Director – DOE – SES
Salary Range: $65,000 – $85,000

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

            Florida Department of Education 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

Standards and Instructional Support

Job Description
This position is a supervisor within the Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support. The employee is expected to provide leadership, coordination and technical assistance for policy analysis and development in instructional materials and library media. Such policies include those required by law or rule, as well as other products, procedures, and information related to instructional materials and library media. This function requires cooperatively working with a wide variety of stakeholders including district personnel, publishers, personnel at the Florida Department of State Library and Information Services, university faculties, and appropriate state and national library and instructional materials organizations. This is a great opportunity for someone who can supervise a team, communicate effectively, and coordinate systems and processes.
*This position is not approved for telework and must report to the location listed above. 

Duties and 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:
 

Managerial:
•    Supervise the preparation and distribution of subject area specifications for state adopted instructional materials.
•    Evaluate office activities and provide recommendations for policy and implementation changes for improvement of services to districts and schools.
•    Represent the office on various internal and external committees, task forces and work groups as required.
•    Provide analysis of data to assist in policy and program management decisions.
•    Review and make recommendations regarding operations and procedures of the office, program plans and implementation activities.
•    Overseeing state, district and guest reviewers including training, the collection of affidavits, assigning within the system, and maintaining appropriate records.
•    Participate in professional development for the enhancement of position related skills.
•    Provide leadership and technical support to district library media supervisors.

Administration:
•    Coordinate with Curriculum Planning and Learning Management System (CPALMS) personnel to transition to the CPALMS platform and direct the instructional materials process in the new platform.
•    Coordinate the bidding and contractual procedures and monitor contracts for instructional materials adoptions. 
•    Administer the state instructional materials adoption program.

Legislation:
•    Develops and reviews proposed legislation, lobbies for the department as assigned, and provides technical assistance and information to legislative staff, the public, and other entities on facilities related issues for public educational programs statewide.
 

Inter-Agency Coordination:
•    Serve as Department liaison with districts, publishers, and depositories regarding state adoption of instructional materials.
•    Serve as liaison with the office of financial management for the allocation of categorical funds for instructional materials.
•    Co-chair the Sunshine State Young Readers Award.
•    Co-chair the Florida Power-Library Schools program. 

*The employee is expected to perform other duties as assigned/required. 

Who We’re Looking For
As a supervisor, the ideal incumbent must communicate with, motivate, provide or coordinate training, and direct the work of his/her subordinates. In addition, the incumbent must complete timely performance appraisals, develop timely and accurate work plans, and timely approve monthly attendance and leave for each position under his/her direct report. Timesheets will be completed in the People First system by the 5th business day of the following month. The incumbent has the authority to make hiring recommendations as well as disciplinary recommendations. Since this position travels and presents at conferences as well as provides training on a needed basis, the perspective applicant needs to be able to travel and is comfortable presenting to people and training new staff. The ideal incumbent also 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. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
Knowledge of school reform policies and procedures
Knowledge of curriculum frameworks and Florida Standards adopted by Florida and other state mandated initiatives.
Ability to disseminate consistent, accurate, and timely information on legislation and State Board of Education rules.
Ability to understand and apply Florida Statutes and FDOE rules and policies
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to solve problems
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to produce accurate and timely information under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-oriented behavior and performance expectations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others        
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

 Minimum Qualifications:
•    Two to four years of professional experience analyzing and interpreting State of Florida legislation regarding instructional materials.
•    Two to four years of professional experience with State of Florida curriculum frameworks and reform policies.
•    Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.
•    Ability to travel
•    Experience in training staff 
•    Experience with public speaking 

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferences will be given to applicants who have excellent public speaking skills, management experience and an educational background.

Educational Substitutions
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
•    A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in Education or;
•    A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS
•    Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first):
o    Any and all State of Florida jobs
o    Any and all Florida University jobs
o    All periods of employment from high school graduation
o    Periods of unemployment
o    Gaps 3 months or more*
o    Education
o    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: 
o    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.
o    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.

                                                            
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.