PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003526 Date: Mar 18, 2024 Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 824974 Agency: Department of EducationWorking Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003526Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 48003526 Salary: $48,140.52 to $57,769.64 Posting Closing Date: 03/29/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Florida Department of Education Division of Public Schools Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building Program Specialist IV – Career Service Salary Range: $48,140.52 to $57,769.64 Mission of the Bureau The Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (Bureau) administers programs for students with disabilities. Additionally, the Bureau coordinates student services throughout the 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 and Student Services Web Page (https://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/) Office Contact Patricia Bodiford, 850-245-0475 Job Description The Program Specialist IV serves as the parent services specialist for the Bureau, providing information, technical assistance, and support related to Florida’s special education programs for students with disabilities to school district personnel, special project liaisons, parents, families, and stakeholders in Florida. Duties and Responsibilities
Provides information, technical assistance, and support related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to parents, families, and stakeholders.
Collaborates with other state agencies and partners to plan and facilitate recognition and celebration of disability history and awareness activities.
Collects and disseminates essential information to aid in policy formulation and administrative decision-making.
Develops, produces, or revises technical assistance documents, and other reports, resource manuals, and correspondence to foster the development and implementation of quality educational programs and parent services.
Collaborates with local schools, districts, and discretionary project staff in planning, development, and evaluation of parent services for the improvement of services; and provides technical assistance to schools and district level staff, and instructional personnel regarding the needs of students with disabilities and their families.
Manages assigned discretionary projects.
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets student data regarding the implications for improving student outcomes.
Maintains files, responds to phone calls, Corrflow, and electronic mail, and answers correspondence, providing technical assistance related to intellectual disabilities and traumatic brain injury.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the State Performance Plan (SPP) and participates as a team leader or team member in activities associated with specific SPP indicators.
Provides technical assistance to discretionary projects to plan and coordinate statewide educational conferences, meetings, institutes, training, and workshops.
Coordinates the Florida Diagnostic Learning and Resources System parent services function.
Coordinates Bureau activities with statewide parent organizations.
Assists in program reviews for compliance with state and federal regulations.
Coordinates the activities of various task forces in regard to issues and topics related to parent services; presents issues and areas of concern to the State Advisory Panel; and advises administrators in the Bureau of possible issues affecting the statewide system.
Collaborates and serves as a liaison to statewide organizations and agencies and national organizations and participates in intra-/interagency meetings as requested.
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 unity. Attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge and experience related to parent services in public school settings
Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and procedures relating to educational programs for students with disabilities
Knowledge of the techniques for planning, implementing, or evaluating educational programs
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with multiple stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who have excellent writing skills.
Educational Substitutions
A bachelor’s degree in Education from an accredited college or university can replace years of direct experience working with students with disabilities.
APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS
Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing the below items:
Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first):
Any and all State of Florida jobs
Any and all Florida University jobs
All periods of employment from high school graduation
Periods of unemployment
Gaps 3 months or more
Education
Volunteer Experience
Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
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.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
It isunacceptableto use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.
If claiming Veteran’s Preference (https://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/130394/809960/2017-004AdministrationofVeterans) , candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
If claiming Right to First Interview (https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=60L-33.004&Section=0) , candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287
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:
+ + 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Selective Services System (SSS)
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 (http://www.sss.gov/) .
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.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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee