Job Description

Requisition No: 875632

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003405

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48003405

Salary: agency to update

Posting Closing Date: 05/15/2026

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Florida Department of Education

Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support

Division of Healthy Schools

Location: Turlington Building

Position Title: Program Specialist IV - 48003405 (CS)

Salary Range: $50,584.67 - $60,000.00

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 moremust 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

This position performs advanced level work under the limited supervision of the Educational Program Director-DOE, Office of Healthy Schools Section in the Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support, Division of Public Schools. This position is responsible for developing resources and strategies for implementation of instruction, knowledge of the State standards for Health and Physical Education and provides leadership and technical assistance at the state and district level. This position is also responsible for the coordination of one or more state/federal grant programs and works closely with the Office of Grants Management and Project Supports regarding grant processing, reporting and compliance, financial awards, obligations, and expenditures. Some travel will be required for this position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bureau Support Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists and collaborates with 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.
• Assists 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.
• Assists in the implementation of projects 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.
• Oversees the fidelity and implementation of benchmarks-aligned, high-quality instruction.
• The employee may be required to travel in-state or out-of-state to complete the duties assigned.
• Ensures department compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Program Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, and conducts professional learning activities related to the Office of Healthy Schools at the state and district levels.
• The employee will participate in professional learning for the enhancement of essential skills and content related to the Office of Healthy Schools.
• Maintains files and documentation; generate appropriate responses to information requests.
• Provides leadership and coordination in the development, revision and/or implementation of state academic standards in Health and Physical Education.
• Provides leadership and technical assistance to district and department personnel on instructional support, research, innovations, resources and strategies related to Health and Physical Education.
• Assists appropriate agencies in the development, dissemination, distribution and implementation of Florida state academic standards and resources for Health and Physical Education at the district and state levels.
• Consults with and advises assessment personnel in the development of assessment materials related to Health and Physical Education.
• Coordinates and oversees one or more state/federal grant programs as assigned. The employee will work closely with the bureau’s Office of Grants Management and Project Supports regarding grant processing, reporting and compliance, financial awards, obligations and expenditures.
• Provides technical assistance to grantees throughout the grant process.

State Policy Implementation Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of Florida State Board of Education Rules related to Health and Physical Education and any necessary documents.
• Provides assistance to department personnel through bill analysis of draft legislation as assigned by the Florida Legislature.
• Prepares written reports or briefings on educational issues.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain 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 unit. The employee must maintain personal and workspace cleanliness and dress in a manner compliant with the Code of Personal Responsibility and Division of Public Schools policy. Attendance is an essential function.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 4 (four) years direct experience working in education or related field.
• Experience with public speaking
• Ability to provide work samples of writing skills for grammar, editing and communication review upon request.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

• Knowledge of school reform policies, curriculum frameworks, Florida Standards, FDOE initiatives, and effective communication strategies.
• Skills and abilities must include self-motivation, clear and concise communications, as well as consistent, accurate, and timely dissemination of information.
• Proficiency with the following software is necessary to perform duties efficiently: Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook), Adobe, webinars, online survey tools, and cloud-based applications.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS:

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

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

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.

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

* State Group Insurance coverage options+
( health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

* Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

* Student Loan Forgiveness Program ( Eligibility required)

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

* Ongoing comprehensive training provided

* Career Growth

* Highly skilled, professional environment

*Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We care about the success of our clients.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.

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

Qualifying Questions:

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• Do you have the ability to travel? (About of 5 times a year anywhere from 1-5 days at a time) (Multiple Choice – Yes/No)

• Do you have experience working with Microsoft Office programs or similar software products?

Multiple Choice (Yes/No)

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.