PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE

Summary

Program Specialist IV – DOE (CS)

This position independently performs intermediate-level work under the limited supervision of the Operations and Management Consultant Manager – SES, Business Enterprise Program, Division of Blind Services. This position provides direct classroom instruction in the areas related to the Career, Technology, & Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), Business Enterprise Program (BEP), and is responsible for developing instructional material, coordinating educational content that reflects the daily objectives needed to meet the established goals.

Overall Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruction: Provides classroom instruction in: Business Math Talking Calculator Record Keeping Business Management Miscellaneous areas based on the needs of each Business Enterprise Program (BEP) student.
• Preparation and Planning: Develop lesson plans Maintain equipment and supplies, ensuring that equipment is in good repair and supplies are purchased as needed.
• Other Duties: Attend workshops and conferences Participate in public education Provide guidance and assistance to staff, students, and the public Assist with student/facility/bureau needs as required or needed Maintain knowledge, and acquire new skills to meet program changes Train volunteers Provide coordination of duties and oversight of performance of the Food Support Workers in the Campus Snack bar as needed. Other duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education: Three to five years of professional and relevant experience in a field of study reasonably related to business administration, education, vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching/instruction, special education, or a related field of study. Ability to maintain knowledge and techniques of teaching the blind or visually impaired.
• Preferred Qualifications: Preferences will be given to: Applicants who have a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to business administration, education, vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching/instruction, special education, or a related field of study. Applicants with a ServSafe Certification.

Division of Blind Services Mission Statement: The Division of Blind Services ensures blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible.

Working for the State of Florida has benefits! State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options) Retirement plan options, including employer contributions 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 For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Leave Information: (CS) Annual Leave – All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon their years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, employees with 5 to 10 years of creditable service earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. 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/volunteering undergo a 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.

Application Information & Hiring Requirements: Application Information: Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Work History (in easy to review chronological order) and 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 forward 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.

Equal Opportunity: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority in advance. 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.

Job Description

Program Specialist IV – DOE (CS)

This position independently performs intermediate-level work under the limited supervision of the Operations and Management Consultant Manager – SES, Business Enterprise Program, Division of Blind Services. This position provides direct classroom instruction in the areas related to the Career, Technology, & Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), Business Enterprise Program (BEP), and is responsible for developing instructional material, coordinating educational content that reflects the daily objectives needed to meet the established goals.

Overall Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruction: Provides classroom instruction in: Business Math Talking Calculator Record Keeping Business Management Miscellaneous areas based on the needs of each Business Enterprise Program (BEP) student.
• Preparation and Planning: Develop lesson plans Maintain equipment and supplies, ensuring that equipment is in good repair and supplies are purchased as needed.
• Other Duties: Attend workshops and conferences Participate in public education Provide guidance and assistance to staff, students, and the public Assist with student/facility/bureau needs as required or needed Maintain knowledge, and acquire new skills to meet program changes Train volunteers Provide coordination of duties and oversight of performance of the Food Support Workers in the Campus Snack bar as needed. Other duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education: Three to five years of professional and relevant experience in a field of study reasonably related to business administration, education, vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching/instruction, special education, or a related field of study. Ability to maintain knowledge and techniques of teaching the blind or visually impaired.
• Preferred Qualifications: Preferences will be given to: Applicants who have a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to business administration, education, vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching/instruction, special education, or a related field of study. Applicants with a ServSafe Certification.

Division of Blind Services Mission Statement: The Division of Blind Services ensures blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible.

Working for the State of Florida has benefits! State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options) Retirement plan options, including employer contributions 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 For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Leave Information: (CS) Annual Leave – All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon their years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, employees with 5 to 10 years of creditable service earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. 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/volunteering undergo a 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.

Application Information & Hiring Requirements: Application Information: Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Work History (in easy to review chronological order) and 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 forward 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.

Equal Opportunity: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority in advance. 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.