PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48007316

Requisition No: 887401

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48007316

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007316

Salary: $57,783.00 to $63,561.30 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 11/24/2026

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Blind Services

Business Enterprise Program

Location: Daytona Beach (Volusia County)

Position Title: Program Specialist IV – DOE (CS)

Salary Range: $57,783.00 to $63,561.30

SALARY IS BASED ON CANDIDATE'S EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

OFFICE CONTACT:

Maureen Fink: 813-796-8633

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.) The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

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.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTIONS:

F.S. 112.219 - Substitution of work experience for postsecondary educational requirements.

- A bachelor’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 can substitute for 4 years of direct experience.

- A 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 can substitute for 6 years of direct experience.

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

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. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services, District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Book Library. The Division of Blind Servies has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.

FLDOE: Division of Blind Services

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 (www.myfrs.com)

- 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/universitites)

- 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

- We care about the success of our employees.

- We care about the success of our clients.

- We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customers' experiences and ourselves.

- 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 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. 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. The l evel 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 record checks through local law enforcement.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENTS:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in an Other Personal Services (OPS), Career Service (CS), Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) position 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.

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.

HIRING INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

- The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.

- If claiming Veteran’s Preference , the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.

- If claiming Right to First Interview , the candidate MUST attach a copy of the official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. This is applicable to career service positions only.

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. Successful applicants will be screened in accordance with Chapter 435, F.S., as applicable.

*If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step*

NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in answering the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

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If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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.