Requisition No: 863722 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003530

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48003530 

Salary:  $50,584.67 - $54,543.14 

Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Public Schools

Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services

Location: Turlington Building

Position Title: Program Specialist IV – Career Service

Salary Range: 50,584.67 – 54,543.14

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:

Madison Strickland, 850-245-0950

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Program Specialist IV in this role is responsible for supporting the management of processes and systems related to IDEA Part B General Supervision, including professional learning, data analysis, monitoring, and reporting. Key duties include coordinating the annual LEA Determinations process, organizing on-site monitoring visits, analyzing district data to guide tiered supports, and assisting with final reports. The role also supports the creation of data publications such as LEA profiles, the Databook, and the Annual Performance Report, coordinates BEESS strategic plan meetings, and serves as the section administrator for the General Supervision Website (GSW).

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:

LEA On-Site Monitoring, Technical Assistance and Data Support:

• Analyze all district data and make recommendations for tiered support from BEESS that includes desktop and on-site monitoring.
• Coordinate all activities for onsite monitoring, including notifying districts, scheduling the visit, creating the on-site agenda, reviewing and analyzing school level data to select schools, leading all pre-planning conference calls and activities related to the visit.
• Serve in a primary role in BEESS’ annual compilation of data and production of data documents, including local educational agency (LEA) profiles, Databook, and the Annual Performance.

BEESS Strategic Plan and Stakeholder Support:

• Schedules and plans for quarterly strategic meetings with staff.

General Supervision Website (GSW):

• Section administrator with User administrative access for the Strategic Plan and Monitor for Performance components of the GSW.
• Monitoring for Performance- Ensure that all districts visited and required actions are inputted each year for this component as well as coordinating with DRM on the collection of the required actions from the on-site final reports.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal incumbent has a working knowledge and understanding of state rules and regulations regarding personnel management, someone who excels in working under tight timeframes with competing deadlines. Organizational skills and the ability to multitask are key to completing the duties and responsibilities of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively with school district personnel
• Ability to organize information and data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

• Applicants who have direct experience in monitoring
• Knowledge of policies, practices, and procedures in Exceptional Student Education
• Knowledge of related federal laws, regulations, statutes and rules

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS:

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

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University can substitute for 4 years of direct experience.

Related work experience may not substitute for any licensure, certification, or registration required by an agency and indicated in the advertised job description.

Bureau of Exceptional Education & Student Services Mission Statement:

The Bureau of Exceptional Education & Student Services 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

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.

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.