PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE

Summary

PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE

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.

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

Job Description

PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE

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.

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