PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48000324

Requisition No: 861551 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48000324

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48000324 

Salary:  AGENCY TO UPDATE 

Posting Closing Date: 10/10/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Social Studies and the Arts

Bureau/Office of Standards and Instructional Support

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Position Title: Program Specialist IV (CS)

Salary Range: $50,584.67 - $60,000.00

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:

Erica Hooker, 850-245-7806

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent in this position will provide leadership and technical assistance to district and departmental personnel on the instructional materials adoption process and all related activities, as well as providing technical assistance to state reviewers participating in Florida’s adoption process.

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:

Bureau Support Duties and 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.
• The incumbent may be required to travel in-state or out-of-state to complete the duties assigned.
• Ensures department compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Program Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, and conducts professional learning activities related to social studies and humanities education at the state and district levels.
• The incumbent will participate in professional learning for the enhancement of essential skills and content related to the Office of Social Studies and the Humanities.
• 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 social studies and humanities education.
• Provides leadership and technical assistance to district and department personnel on instructional support, research, innovations, resources and strategies related to social studies and humanities education.
• Assists appropriate agencies in the development, dissemination, distribution and implementation of Florida state academic standards and resources for social studies and humanities education at the district and state levels.
• Consults with and advises assessment personnel in the development of assessment materials related to social studies and humanities education.
• Coordinates and oversees one or more state/federal grant programs as assigned. The employee will work 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.

State Policy Implementation Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of Florida State Board of Education Rules related to social studies and humanities education. and any necessary documents.
• Provides assistance to department personnel through bill analysis of draft legislation as assigned by the Florida Legislature.
• Prepares written reports or briefings on educational issues.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• The employee must be in attendance in a manner compliant with the Code of Personal Responsibility and Division of Public Schools policy.
• The employee must be courteous, considerate, respectful, and prompt in dealing with and serving the public, interacting with co-workers, and operating vehicles on state business.
• The employee's performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the bureau.
• The employee must maintain personal and workspace cleanliness and dress in a manner compliant with the Code of Personal Responsibility and Division of Public Schools policy. 
• Attend and actively participate in required office or departmental meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.
• Ability to Travel.
• Ability to communicate clearly and disseminate consistent, accurate and timely information on legislation.
• Knowledge of Florida Statute, Florida State Board of Education rules.
• Knowledge of School Reform policies, instructional support, Florida State academic standards.
• Knowledge of FDOE initiatives and effective communication strategies.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to use Adobe

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 4 (four) years direct experience working in education or related field.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS:

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements.

• A bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or University may substitute for four years’ experience.

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 - 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.

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.

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.