Education Program Development Specialist III

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi's Department of Education is seeking an Education Program Development Specialist III in Jackson/Hinds County. This time-limited, full-time role supports IDEA compliance, program monitoring, report development, and collaboration with local education agencies and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have a relevant bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience, with strong written and verbal communication and proficiency in Microsoft Teams and Office.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Duties include providing support to local education agencies regarding IDEA rights and obligations, assisting with programmatic subrecipient monitoring, developing and reviewing reports, and other duties as assigned.
• Provide support for projects within the Bureau of General Supervision and Compliance, Office of Integrated Monitoring Systems, including school districts, parents and other stakeholders, monitoring activities, report development, and follow-up.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Details

Education Program Development Specialist III

This listing closes on 9/11/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

Employer: State of Mississippi

Salary: $47,425.15 - $73,345.13 Annually

Location: 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 9335-0201-20260828Hs

Department: 0201 - EDUCATION - CONSOLIDATED PROGRAM

Opening Date: 08/28/2026

Closing Date: 9/11/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary: $47,425.15

Agency Maximum Salary: $73,345.13

Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of experience.

About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) seeks to create a world‑class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens.

Contact: To inquire about this position, please contact Vanessa Virgil‑Ruffin at vvirgil‑[e-mail]. (This is a NON-STATE, TIME LIMITED position).

About the Position: This is a time limited position. This position is in the Bureau of General Supervision and Compliance in the Office of Special Education (OSE).

Duties will include providing support to local education agencies, and other education stakeholders regarding the rights and obligations outlined in IDEA, assist with programmatic subrecipient monitoring activities, develop and review reports, and other duties as assigned. This work involves analysis of problems and educational needs of school districts when developing recommendations for corrective action to meet state and federal requirements. The position may also be responsible for assisting in developing, scheduling, and screening of educational and other related programming.

Provide support for projects within the Bureau of General Supervision and Compliance, Office of Integrated Monitoring Systems, to include, but not limited to, providing support to school districts, parents, and other stakeholders, programmatic subrecipient monitoring activities, report development, and related follow up activities.

What you'll need to be Successful

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Proficient in various technologies including, but not limited to, Microsoft Teams, email and calendar functionality, Microsoft Office products, other virtual meeting platforms.

Candidate must possess knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), IDEA’s implementing regulations, and State Board of Education policies.

Characteristics of Work

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classification.

Health/Prescription Insurance: Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits . Wellness Benefits Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life Insurance All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices . Optional Insurances Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes. Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually. Military Leave In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training. Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends. Retirement Programs The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State’s retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us Deferred Compensation State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation . State Credit Union All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191. Tuition Reimbursement Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields. Career Development and Training The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment. Promotional Opportunities Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met. Career Ladders Many job classifications provide career‑ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency.

01 What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed in a field related to the job classification? Refer to job posting for an explanation of relevant education.

• None
• GED / High School
• 1 year / 30 semester hours
• Associate's Degree / 2 yrs / 60 semester hours
• 3 years / 90 semester hours
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02 How many years of related experience do you have? Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years of experience

* Required Question

Employer: State of Mississippi
Address: 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone: [phone]
601-359-1406
Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi