SENIOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR-DOE - 48001587

Requisition No: 855502 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: SENIOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR-DOE - 48001587

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48001587 

Salary:  $69,599.16 - $76,559.08 

Posting Closing Date: 07/07/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Bureau of Exceptional Education & Student Services

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Position Title: Senior Educational Program Director (SES)

Salary Range: 69,599.16 – 76,559.08

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 Senior Director for Program Accountability, Assessment and Data Systems (PAADS) will provide strategic oversight and supervision of data improvement activities, fiscal grant management, and statewide program compliance with the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) planning calendar. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of indicator measurement, federal and state regulations, and fiscal accountability. The Senior Director will ensure the successful coordination of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funded state projects, fiscal reporting, and compliance efforts to enhance program outcomes and support students with disabilities.

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:

Staff Supervision & Capacity Building:

• Provide direct oversight and guidance to PAADS staff, ensuring workflow efficiency and adherence to best practices.
• Facilitate training and professional learning opportunities to strength PAADS staff data analysis and reporting expertise.
• Monitor PAADS team performance and provide coaching to enhance productivity and data management capabilities.

Data Improvement & Performance Oversight:

• Provide leadership and supervision of PAADS staff in overseeing data improvement initiatives aligned with the SPP/APR framework.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of indicator measurement methodologies to ensure compliance with performance standards.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Develop and implement data-driven strategies to improve program performance and outcomes.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of required reports in accordance with the SPP/APR planning calendar.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of the Every Student Suceeds Act (ESSA) 1% cap participation on the Florida Alternate Assessment waiver extension request collaboration with the Instructional Support Services section in the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS) and the Division of Accountability and Research Measurement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance data and quality, transparency, and continuous improvement efforts.

Fiscal Grant Management & Compliance:

• Plan and coordinate statewide meetings, training sessions, and workshops to support program implementation.
• Assist in program reviews to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate activities of various task forces related to the education of student with disabilities

Other Responsibilities:

• Participate in professional learning training that pertains to section duties such as Florida Contract Manager Course, Steps for Success, Grants Management, and other trainings that may be offered to assists in the professional growth and development of the position. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Bureau Chief or Vice Chancellor. 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

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 firsts system by the 5th business day of the following month. This incumbent has the authority to make hiring recommendations as well as disciplinary recommendations. The incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. 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 unit. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two to Four years of professional experience working in education.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Regulations.
• Experience in monitoring fiscal agency grants.
• Experience in assisting disabled children.
• Experience in supervising and leading a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.
• Ability to travel (estimated 4-5 times a year).
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Ext)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

• Applicants who meet both the professional and educational experience.
• Applicants who have Fiscal Reporting and Data Improvement knowledge.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS:

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

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in Education or;
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college of University in Data

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 and Student Services administers programs for students with disabilities. Additionally, the bureau coordinates students services throughout that 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 & Student Services Website

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.