Requisition No: 879571 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: SENIOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR-DOE - 48000428

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48000428 

Salary:  Min - $65,000 

Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2026 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Public Schools

Bureau of Educator Recruitment, Development, and Retention

Location: Turlington Building, Tallahassee, FL

Position Title: Senior Education Program Director-DOE-SES

Salary Minimum: $65,000.00

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:

Diamond Stone, 850-245-9845

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a highly responsible professional and administrative position for planning, organizing, and directing teacher recruitment and recognition programs and initiatives for the Department of Education. Specific responsibilities and duties for the position include: As a supervisor, the incumbent must communicate with, motivate, provide or coordinate training, and direct the work of his/her subordinates. In addition, the employee 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.

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:

• Administer and assist in planning of statewide educator recruitment initiatives, including The Great Florida Teach-In, Florida Future Educators of America, and the Purple Star Teacher Leadership Program.

• Administer and supervise the planning of the High Impact Teacher Corps program.
• Administer and supervise the Heroes in the Classroom Bonus Program.
• Administer a national teacher recruitment campaign.
• Administer and coordinate technical assistance to school districts and postsecondary institutions in the area of educator recruitment.
• Administer and provide oversight of the data compilation and reporting for evaluation of recruitment program success.
• Manage, coordinate and plan recognition programs and events, including Teacher of the Year Gala, Teacher of the Year Roundtable, School Related Employee of the Year, Principal and Assistant Principal Awards, and Milken Educator Awards, and coordinate with the Florida Education Foundation to raise funds as needed to support programs.
• Administer, promote and coordinate activities for the Christa McAuliffe Ambassador for Education Program, including speaking/presentation requests for the Teacher of the Year.
• Supervision of professional and support staff in Educator Recruitment/Recognition Unit.
• Represent the Bureau at district/regional/state/national sponsored conferences/meetings/workshops on educator recruitment issues.
• Coordinate and publish the monthly Just for Teachers newsletter.
• Manage the rule development process for statutes and rules assigned to the Recruitment and Recognition Team, from inception through to State Board of Education adoption.
• Manage and, when necessary, collaborate with other Department teams on bill analyses as assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Bureau Chief.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal incumbent is someone who has a working knowledge and understanding of state rules and regulations and maintains 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education:

• Six years of professional experience in education.
• Ability to prepare reports; to develop, evaluate, and interpret programs, policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

• Applicants who meet both the professional and education experience.
• Applicants who have knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to Educational Recognition and Recruitment.
• Applicants who have an education legal background.
• Applicants with classroom teaching experience.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS:

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

• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or University in Education or related field can substitute for 6 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.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUATION MISSION STATEMENT (OR)

THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE HIRING OFFICE

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

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.