Requisition No: 878900 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: SENIOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR-DOE - 48003026

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48003026 

Salary:  48,251.77 - 82,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/04/2026 

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Florida Department of Education

Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support

Division of Mathematics and Sciences

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Position Title: Senior Educational Program Director (SES)

Salary Range: $48,251.77 - $82,000.00

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

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

THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY

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:

This is a supervisory position performing intermediate level work with the responsibility of overseeing the work and supervision of staff in the Office of Mathematics and Sciences, Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support in the Division of Public Schools.  Work is performed under the limited guidance and supervision of the Chief of Standards and Instructional Support-DOE.  Position Leads 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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position spends the majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work, and has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action, including all employees serving as supervisors, administrators, and directors in accordance with Section 110.205(2)(w), Florida Statutes.

Communicates with and motivates staff and provides and/or coordinates ongoing training and directs 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 timesheets and attendance and leave requests for each position under his/her direct report.  The incumbent has the authority to make hiring recommendations as well as disciplinary recommendations

• Bureau Support Duties and Responsibilities
  • Leads 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.
  • Leads the implementation of project 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.
  • Represents the program office, bureau and department on various internal and external committees, task forces and work groups as required.
  • Reviews and makes recommendations regarding operations and procedures of the office, program plans and implementation activities.
  • Oversees the fidelity and implementation of benchmarks-aligned, high-quality instruction.
  • Ensures office and department compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Program Specific Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assists the chief in bureau planning and management, using principles of quality management, including strategic planning, fostering innovation, providing for professional learning, facilitating and supporting the work of staff members, evaluating effectiveness and pursuing continuous quality improvement.
  • Assists the chief in bureau planning and management, using principles of quality management, including strategic planning, fostering innovation, providing for professional learning, facilitating and supporting the work of staff members, evaluating effectiveness and pursuing continuous quality improvement.
  • Leads agency and FDOE hosted professional learning for the enhancement of essential skills and content related to the Office of Mathematics and Sciences.
  • Consults with and advises assessment personnel in the development of assessment materials related to K-12 Mathematics, Science or Computer Science.
  • Coordinates and oversees multiple state/federal grant programs as assigned. Works closely with the bureau’s Office of Grants Management and Project Support regarding grant processing, reporting and compliance, financial awards, obligations and expenditures.
  • Ensures the workflow of the Office of Mathematics and Sciences continues even in the absence of the employee.

• State Policy Implementation Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assists in the development and implementation of Florida State Board of Education Rules related to K-12 Mathematics, Science or Computer Science and any necessary documents.
  • Assist personnel through bill analysis of draft legislation as assigned by the Florida Legislature.
  • Prepares written reports or briefings on educational issues.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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. Since this position travels and presents at conferences as well as provides training on a needed basis, the prospective applicant needs to be able to travel and is comfortable presenting to people and training new staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of legislation, Florida Statute, Florida State Board of Education rules, school reform policies, instructional support, Florida state academic standards, FDOE initiatives, and effective communication strategies.
• Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Ability to be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-Ability to work and perform under stressful conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.
• Ability to supervise, train and motivate staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing and disseminate consistent, accurate and timely information.
• Knowledgeable of and skilled at grant processing, reporting and compliance, financial awards, obligations and expenditures.
• Ability to gather, analyze and organize information into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships across all levels of management.
• Ability to work independently and perform tasks and responsibilities with limited guidance and direction. 
• Ability to work as a team or individually on assignments.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Adobe, webinars, online survey tools, and cloud-based applications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four to six years of professional experience working in/with education.
• Ability to travel a multitude of times during the year.
• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.
• Experience in creating and conducting training courses.
• Experience with public speaking

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTIONS:

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

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education can substitute for 4 years of direct 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.

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: SMS/SES

• 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.