State of Florida · 1 day ago
SENIOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR-DOE - 48000609
Tallahassee, FL
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Mid, Senior Level
$48K/yr - $51K/yr
4+ years expThe State of Florida's Department of Education is seeking a Senior Educational Program Director to oversee the teacher education program approval processes. The role involves planning, organizing, and directing educational program reviews and providing oversight for various educator preparation initiatives.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Administer a statewide program for initial and continued approval of all educator preparation programs
Administer and coordinate a statewide review process for the initial and continued approval of all Level 1 educational leadership programs, including preparation of the final institutional report
Manage the development, coordination, and delivery of training for all educator preparation program review processes
Administer planning, organization, and coordination of reviews of (1) curriculum folios; (2) Institutional Program Evaluation Plans (IPEP) for initial teacher preparation programs (ITPs); (3) Annual Program Evaluation Plans (APEPs) for educator preparation institutes (EPIs); (4) District Program Evaluation Plans (DPEPs) for professional learning certification programs (PLCPs); and 5) on-site visits to institutions and districts undergoing the state’s process for continued approval of all educator preparation programs
Formulate and recommend policies and procedures for educator preparation program development, operation and evaluation
Administer and provide programmatic oversight for the Teacher Apprenticeship Program, in partnership with the Retention and Professional Learning unit in the Bureau of Educator Recruitment, Development and Retention
Manage the rule development process for statutes and rules assigned to the Educator Preparation Team, from inception through to State Board of Education adoption
Manage and, when necessary, collaborate with other Department teams on bill analyses as assigned
Administer contracts related to educator preparation with outside consultants
Administer grant applications, projects and deliverables for specific grants assigned
Provide technical assistance to university, college and school district personnel regarding educator preparation programs
Act as the state liaison to the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Supervise professional and support staff within the Educator Preparation Unit
Represent the Department and Bureau at university/regional/state/national sponsored conferences/workshops/meetings with issues related to educator preparation
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Four years of professional experience in education or related field
Ability to prepare reports; to develop, evaluate, and interpret programs, policies and procedures
Ability to travel
Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication
Preferred
Applicants who meet both the professional and education experience
Applicants who have knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to Educational Leadership and Professional Learning
Applicants who have knowledge of Professional Learning Systems and Catalogs
Benefits
State Group Insurance coverage options+ ( health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option )
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/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment
Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
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