PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48007316

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• PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48007316
• Date: Nov 10, 2026

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• 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

About the role

Office Contact

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

Additional information

Provide coordination of duties and oversight of performance of the Food Support Workers in the Campus Snack bar as needed.

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.

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
• 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

Benefits

For a more complete list of benefits, visit:

• 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.

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.

Additional information

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

Additional information

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.