PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - SES - 48000886
2 days ago
Tallahassee
Salary Range: $50,584.00 - $55,643.00 Location: Turlington Building, Tallahassee, FL The Educator Recognition Coordinator role consists of consulting and assisting in the administration of a variety of educational programs. This position consults with and advises supervisory, administrative, and instructional personnel in respective programs administered by the unit. Assists local, county or regional school administrators, supervisors, or instructors in the implementation of the programs administered by the unit. The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The employee must act courteously with others. 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. Duties and Responsibilities: • Coordinate, plan and implement activities for the Florida School-Related Employee of the Year (SREY) recognition program., • Supports the Department's mission and work by focusing on professional learning for teachers across the state of Florida., • Coordinates scheduling activities and facilitates the development of the Christa McAuliffe Ambassador for Education and other recognition honorees as identified., • Coordinates and manages nomination process for educator recognition programs (Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, School Related Employee of the Year) including providing technical assistance to school districts., • Facilitates and implements logistical activities for educator recognition programs including contract negotiation., • Assists with developing partnerships and identifying funding for educator recognition programs., • Coordinates and facilitates recognition professional learning meetings., • Coordinate, plan and implement activities for Florida education honorees via the Florida Distinguished Educator Ceremony., • Coordinate, plan and facilitate logistical activities of the Florida Teacher LEAD Network (FTLN)., • Disseminates relevant training materials, technical assistance, data and other information documentation as needed., • Serves as liaison with appropriate professional organizations and agencies., • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Program Director and Bureau Chief. 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. Attendance is an essential function. Minimum Qualifications: • Six years of professional experience working in Education, • Ability to travel, • Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication, • Experience in creating and conducting training courses, • Experience with public speaking Preferred Qualifications: • Preferences will be given to applicants who meet both the professional and educational experience., • Preferences will be given to applicants who have direct experience in Education., • Preferences will be given to applicants who complete application information and hire requirements listed in the advertisement to completion. Educational Substitutions: • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University can substitute for 4 years of direct experience., • A Master's degree from an accredited college or University can substitute for 6 years of direct experience. Florida Department of Education 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. FDOE's goal is to hire individuals to provide: Higher Student Achievement Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access Skilled Workforce and Economic Development Quality Services 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, • 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 - 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.