SENIOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR-DOE - 48000609

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

23h•$48,252 - $50,664•Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible professional and administrative position for planning, organizing, and directing the teacher education program approval processes. 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.

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 have knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to Educational Leadership and Professional Learning.
Applicants who have knowledge of Professional Learning Systems and Catalogs.

Responsibilities

Administer a statewide program for initial and continued approval of all educator preparation programs.
Administer and coordinate a statewide review process for the initial and continued approval of all Level 1 educational leadership programs, including preparation of the final institutional report.
Manage the development, coordination, and delivery of training for all educator preparation program review processes.
Administer planning, organization, and coordination of reviews of (1) curriculum folios; (2) Institutional Program Evaluation Plans (IPEP) for initial teacher preparation programs (ITPs); (3) Annual Program Evaluation Plans (APEPs) for educator preparation institutes (EPIs) ; (4) District Program Evaluation Plans (DPEPs) for professional learning certification programs (PLCPs); and 5) on-site visits to institutions and districts undergoing the state’s process for continued approval of all educator preparation programs.
Formulate and recommend policies and procedures for educator preparation program development, operation and evaluation.
Administer and provide programmatic oversight for the Teacher Apprenticeship Program, in partnership with the Retention and Professional Learning unit in the Bureau of Educator Recruitment, Development and Retention.
Manage the rule development process for statutes and rules assigned to the Educator Preparation Team, from inception through to State Board of Education adoption.
Manage and, when necessary, collaborate with other Department teams on bill analyses as assigned.
Administer contracts related to educator preparation with outside consultants.
Administer grant applications, projects and deliverables for specific grants assigned.
Provide technical assistance to university, college and school district personnel regarding educator preparation programs.
Act as the state liaison to the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Supervise professional and support staff within the Educator Preparation Unit.
Represent the Department and Bureau at university/regional/state/national sponsored conferences/workshops/meetings with issues related to educator preparation.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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