PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003716

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible professional position responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing technical assistance to school districts, consortiums and other supporting organizations on continuous improvement and quality implementation of evaluation processes that result in professional growth of instructional personnel and school leaders. Employees’ time and effort are assigned to specific projects that support both department and local educational agency needs for district evaluation systems that address both growth in educator proficiency and meaningful accountability measures that support state and district policies. The employee’s time and effort are assigned to a dedicated function as indicated on the monthly payroll. The employee must interact 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.

Requirements

Four years of professional experience in education or related field.
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.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who meet both the professional and education experience.
Applicants who are familiar with evaluation systems.
Applicants who have experience with leadership development.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the review and approval of district instructional and administrative evaluation systems and provides technical assistance on continuous improvement of instructional and school leader evaluation systems.
Monitor district practices regarding the use of student growth measures and student assessments in personnel evaluation and provide districts technical assistance on the appropriate use of such assessments for improving student results.
Provide technical assistance on use of student and educator performance data in problem solving and developing improvement targets.
Evaluates and approves applications for district level II programs and collaborate with various department bureaus on leadership standards and materials.
Coordinate and support communities of practice on additional evaluation metrics such as deliberate practice and student feedback.
Review and provide technical assistance to revising instructional and school leader evaluation systems.
Provide technical assistance to school, districts and consortiums to enhance school and district capacities to plan and implement improvements in district evaluation systems used to impact the quality of instruction and school leadership.
Coordinate and collaborate with bureau staff and the Department of Education in matters related to policy development that facilitates the improvement of district evaluation systems.
Position will involve frequent travel to school districts to monitor actual impact of evaluation practices on educator and student behaviors.
Collaborate with the Florida Education Foundation to secure funding for annual leadership programs designed to support the implementation of educational leadership to enhance student outcomes.
Assists with the review and approval of district Level II School Principal Training Programs to provide quality professional learning and technical assistance through the eIPEP platform.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director and/or Bureau Chief.

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