PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003676

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Paid holidays

Tuition waivers

Retirement plan

Annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Florida Department of Education’s Office of Professional Practices Services in Tallahassee is seeking a Program Specialist IV to oversee educator licensure investigations, data management, and technical assistance programs. The role acts as a liaison for districts, parents, students, and agencies, enforcing rules related to educator conduct.

The incumbent will manage case investigations, coordinate with counsel, and support staff in processing disciplinary actions while ensuring timely and

Qualifications

• Four years of teaching experience.
• Four years of law enforcement experience.
• Experience working with children.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel two weeks per month.

Responsibilities

• Assess alleged unethical behavior for legal sufficiency as defined by Florida statutes.
• Assess background history of applicants for Florida Educator Certificate.
• Conduct investigative processes and prepare documents for adjudication of issues leading to suspension, revocation, or denial of certificates.
• Present results to staff and advise education officials regarding probable cause.
• Maintain data and benchmarks of cases; train new staff; handle confidential records.
• Perform background checks (FDLE, DHSMV, CCIS).
• Prepare and process technical assistance documents.
• Respond to communications and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Law enforcement

Experience with children

Driver's license

Travel ability

Job description

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Requisition No:884741

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003676

Office of Professional Practices Services

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Position Title: Program Specialist IV (CS)

Salary Range: $49,250.00 - $50,584.68

OFFICE CONTACT:

Amber Crum, 850-245-0438

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent in this works in the area related to the regulation of educator licensure; case management; data management; development and delivery of technical assistance programs concerned with these personnel matters. This position represents Professional Practices Services and serves as contact for districts, providing technical assistance to school districts, parents, students, the community, organizations and agencies. This technical assistance includes the enforcement and administration of Sections 1012.315, 1012.796, and 1012.56, F.S. and 6A-10.080 and 6A-10.081, F.A.C., Rules of the State Board of Education.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the assessment of alleged unethical behavior against certified educators for legal sufficiency as defined in Sections 1012.796 and 1012.315, F.S.
• Assists in the assessment of background history of applicants for a Florida Educator Certificate as defined in Sections 1012.56 and 1012.315, F.S.
• Conducts all components of the investigative process including the preparation of documents relating to the adjudication of issues leading to the suspension, revocation, or denial of certificates or other disciplinary actions against certified educators; coordinates as necessary with counsel.
• Participates in the staff review process; presents investigative results to staff review, consults with and advises the Commissioner of Education and the Department’s General Counsel regarding the finding of probable cause of no probable cause to seek disciplinary actions against certified educators or denial of applicants for a Florida Educator Certificate.
• Assists with general office investigative responsibilities.
• Ensure all data and benchmarks of a case are accurately maintained and recorded.
• Assists in the training of new staff involved in investigations, including case writing, interviewing, travel and reporting to the Commissioner of Education.
• Interprets criminal case documents or other administrative sanctions.
• Ensure cases are processed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.
• Compiles and drafts accurate and timely reports.
• Maintains accurate records and properly documents confidential records, in both hard copy and electronic formats.
• Assists in the creation, preparation, documentation, dissemination, filing and retention of documents and materials.
• Conducts FDLE, DHSMV, and CCIS checks.
• Responds to communications directed to the office.
• Prepares and processes technical assistance documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) years of experience in teaching
• Four (4) years of experience of law enforcement
• Experience in working with children
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to travel (2 weeks per month)

Related work experience may not substitute for any licensure, certification, or registration required by an agency and indicated in the advertised job description.

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT:

The Florida Department of Education Office of Professional Practices Services administers a state-level grievance process and plays an integral part in ensuring that appropriate disciplinary actions are taken against the certificate of an educator certified to teach in Florida. The Office of Professional Practices Services (PPS) investigates alleged misconduct by educators in Florida who hold an educator’s certificate and pursues disciplinary actions against the certificates of educators found to have committed acts of misconduct. The PPS investigates when facts are presented which show a violation has occurred as provided in s. 1012.796, Florida Statutes, and defined by rules of the State Board of Education. Such facts provide the basis to further investigate whether the educator has broken the law or violated the Principles of Professional Conduct, which outline the standards of conduct expected of certified educators in Florida.

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

• Higher Student Achievement
• Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
• Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
• Quality Services

Florida Department of Education

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

• State Group Insurance coverage options+
• 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 ( www.myfrs.com )
• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Career Growth * Highly skilled, professional environment
• We care about the success of our employees.
• We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s 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 appointment. In 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

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

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.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT

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.

SPECIAL NOTE

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.

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

Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.