Job Description

Requisition No: 819749

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48001805

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48001805

Salary: $45,000.00 to $49,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 01/09/2024

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Florida Department of Education

Bureau of Federal Educational Programs (BFEP)

Program Specialist IV- DOE, Position #48001805

***ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $45,000.00 TO $49,000.00

The employee must be productive under tight time frames, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-oriented behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. 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 job function for this position.

This highly professional position is responsible for assisting with administering and coordinating programs in the office of Title V, Part B. This includes providing technical assistance for program/school improvement, assisting in monitoring school district and state agency programs to facilitate the increase of student achievement, reviewing of project applications/amendments, assisting in the interpretation of appropriate federal/state laws, regulations, policies and procedures as related to students in rural regions. Employee\'s time and effort are assigned to a dedicated function on the monthly payroll.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Assist rural school districts in improving and increasing student academic achievement at all levels for educationally disadvantaged and at-risk students.
• Assist with coordinating the calculation of allocations and reallocations for Title V, Part B programs across the state.
• Develop a resource library for Title V, Part B program team with FDOE that includes guidance on federal laws, rules and regulations surrounding the Title V, Part B program.
• Participate in the development of program goals and objectives for the Bureau; recommend, implement, and administer methods and procedures to enhance the effectiveness of Title V, Part B program processes, as appropriate to achieve the overall mission and vision of the Bureau.
• Serve as a liaison to assigned LEAs throughout the state on all matters that relate to program implementation and activities.
• Assist in providing training to ensure LEAs comply with requirements of the Title V, Part B program as prescribed under the ESSA as well as assisting the district with meeting performance outcomes that increase student achievement.
• Assist with reviewing the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data; develop, write, edit, and present comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports and evaluations.
• Coordinate and support the review of program applications and amendments by the timeline established by the Department.
• Assist with conducting program-monitoring activities to ensure LEAs comply with provisions of ESSA and meet FDOE expectations.
• Provide ongoing, timely technical assistance and support to LEAs to ensure compliance with all ESSA program requirements.
• Assist LEAs with day-to-day problem solving, regarding program-related needs and issues.
• Coordinate with other programs to improve teaching and learning for students attending schools in rural school districts.
• Participate in staff/professional development training and workshops.
• Assist with creating high-quality training materials and resources that relate to program activities and implementation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to support the mission and function of the Bureau.
• Editor/Proofreader for the BFEP (e.g., Technical Assistance Papers (TAPs), Resources/Tools: checklists, handbooks, manuals, guides, templates).
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
• Work closely with the Director of Title I programs by meeting and communicating regularly coordinating projects.
• Collaborate on an ongoing basis with all Directors in the Bureau of Federal Educational Programs
• Maintain working relationships with all offices within the FDOE to ensure tasks are accomplished in a timely and effective manner.
• Assists in providing technical assistance to districts related to monitoring requirements.
• Assists in providing technical assistance to subgrantees related to the implementation of assigned federal and state education programs.
• Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (B) Total hours in workweek 40.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor\'s Degree and 1 to 3 years of relevant experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Utilization of equipment required for the position.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to set and communicate goals, establish metrics, measure accomplishments, give appropriate feedback, and hold people accountable.
• Ability to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and concisely.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to use Microsoft software packages.

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 clicking . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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