Requisition No: 879576 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: SENIOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR-DOE - 48003617

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48003617 

Salary:  $55,000.00 - $62,000.000 

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 Range: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00

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:

• Monitor and assist with the implementation of statutory requirements, State Board of Education rules, and grant programs involving district professional learning and performance evaluation systems and issues.
• Manage, plan and coordinate processes for maintaining alignment between state and district support for personnel evaluation and staff learning with contemporary research frameworks on quality practices.
• Manage, plan and coordinate the review of Professional Learning Systems and Catalogs with appropriate technical assistance and communication to districts and review teams.
• Manage, plan and coordinate processes for supporting LEAs in aligning evaluation and professional learning systems with state- adopted academic standards, standards-based instruction, and relevant Department initiatives involving professional learning.
• Manage and provide final review of performance evaluation systems for district Instructional and administrative personnel
• Coordinate the development and periodic revision of state models for evaluation of instructional and administrative personnel based on contemporary research and applicable state standards and initiatives.
• Manage, coordinate and review district Level II School Principal Training Programs to provide quality professional learning,
• Manage contracts with outside vendors for the design, development and delivery of training materials and programs assigned, and implement responsibilities of program manager for state and federal grants as assigned
• Manage, plan and coordinate the development and expansion of web-based professional learning tools and resources for instructional personnel, school administrators (WC Golden Professional Development Program for School Leaders) and district staff managing evaluation and professional development systems.
• Manage, plan and coordinate the development and implementation of programs for supporting new and early career teachers.
• Supervise Educator Retention Staff in the Bureau.
• Liaison between BERDR and other Department units, bureaus, and divisions providing professional learning supports to LEAs.
• Represent the Bureau at district, regional, state, and national sponsored conferences/workshops/meetings with issues related to educator retention, professional learning and performance appraisal.
• Provide programmatic oversight and supervision for the Teacher Apprenticeship Program, in partnership with the Educator Preparation Unit in the Bureau of Educator Recruitment, Development and Retention.
• Manage the rule development process for statutes and rules assigned to the Educator Retention and Professional Learning Team, from inception through to State Board of Education adoption.
• Manage and collaborated with other Department teams on bill analysis 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.

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.