Program Specialist Iv-Doe
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Tallahassee, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Requisition No:884707
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE
Posting Closing Date: 10/14/2026
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Florida Department of Education Division of Public Schools
Just Read Florida! Office
Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building
Position Title: Program Specialist IV CS
Salary Range: $50000 - $650000
OFFICE CONTACT:
Lee Peck
The Program Specialist IV in this role provides statewide leadership coordination and assistance for reading instruction in the implementation of education reform and accountability.
(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.) The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:
Under the direction of the Executive Staff Director of the Just Read Florida! Office this position provides support and technical assistance for quality English Language Arts instruction and reading interventions for students with disabilities with a focus on dyslexia.
- Provides information technical assistance and support related to English Language Arts and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to parents families and stakeholders by responding to phone calls Corrflow electronic mail and other requests.
- Maintains files answers correspondence and conducts technical assistance activities related to students with disabilities quality English Language Arts instruction reading intervention and special assignments.
- Collects and disseminates essential information to aid in policy formulation and administrative decision-making related to students with disabilities quality English Language Arts instruction and reading interventions.
- Develops produces or revises technical assistance documents and other reports resource manuals and correspondence to foster the development and implementation of quality educational English Language Arts programs.
- Assists local schools districts and Bureau discretionary project staff in planning development and evaluation of programs for the improvement of English Language Arts instruction; and provides technical assistance to schools and district level staff and instructional personnel regarding the needs of students with disabilities and their families.
- Provides assistance in the determination of critical student outcomes and in the accommodations and/or modifications and assessment strategies which are appropriate for students with disabilities.
- Reviews analyzes and interprets student data regarding the implications for improving student outcomes.
- Works with subject area specialists in the Department of Education and university training programs in the development and implementation of policy affecting English Language Arts instruction of students with disabilities.
- Coordinates the activities of various task forces in regard to issues and topics on English Language Arts instruction of students with disabilities; presents issues and areas of concern to the State Advisory Committee; and advises administrators in the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services and the Just Read Florida! office of possible issues affecting the statewide system.
- Collaborate with FDOE Bureaus and Just Read Florida! staff to review/revise the District Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan.
- Participate in professional learning opportunities to keep abreast of the latest research in reading/English Language Arts as related to students with disabilities and effective instructional implications that lead all students to be successful in all disciplines.
- Will assist other sections as related to their expertise.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Knowledge skills and abilities including utilization of equipment required for the position:
- Knowledge of laws rules policies and procedures relating to educational programs for students with disabilities and English Language Arts.
- Knowledge of the techniques for planning implementing or evaluating educational English Language Arts programs.
- Knowledge of the District Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan.
- 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 (This section is required on all postings)
- 4 years of direct experience in ESE and/or Reading education.
- Knowledge of laws rules policies and procedures relating to educational programs for students with disabilities and English Language Arts.
- 6 years of direct experience in reading/literacy or endorsed or certified in reading
- Certification in PreKindergarten/Primary Education (Age 3 - Grade 3) Elementary Education English 5-9 English 6-12 and/or ESE K-12
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience with documented success of teaching reading
F.S. 112.219 - Substitution of work experience for postsecondary educational requirements.
- A masters degree from an accredited college or University can substitute for 6 years of direct experience.
Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents teachers educators and community members to improve Floridas 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 FDOEs mission for Floridas 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 4400 public schools 28 colleges 200000 instructional staff 46000 college professors and administrators and 340000 full-time staff throughout the state FDOE enhances programs and services for Floridas students from early learning through college and career 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.
FDOEs goal is to hire individuals to provide:
- Higher Student Achievement
- Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
- Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
- Quality Services
Just Read Florida!
- State Group Insurance coverage options (health life dental vision and other supplemental option)
- Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
- Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
- Retirement plan options including employer contributions ()
- Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Ongoing comprehensive training provided
- Career Growth
- Highly skilled professional environment
- Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
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- We care about the success of our employees.
- We are always improving our technology our tools our customers experiences and ourselves.
- We care about the success of our clients.
- 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 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.
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.
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.
Please note that this position requires an on-site schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Telework is not available for this role.
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 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.
- 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 Veterans 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.
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.
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-). 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 Statutescandidates 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 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.
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