Student-Centered Instructional Specialist

Position Location: This position is required to be in-person in Tallahassee, FL.

Organizational Unit

The Institute for School-Community Partnerships, Integrated Services, and Child Mental Health and Educational Policy (ISCP), which is part of the College of Education, envisions that all schools in the state of Florida and nationally will have the capacity to provide a safe, effective, and efficient environment to continuously improve the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students and to actively engage families and communities in education. The ISCP’s nearly $23 million budget is derived from grants from federal, state, and private sources. It is the mission of the ISCP to implement and evaluate research-based and innovative practices in school and community settings. This is accomplished through (a) training, technical assistance, and support to key partners; (b) community-engaged research and program evaluation to inform key partners’ decision making; (c) the development of research and evidence-based documents, tools, and resources to support implementation and evaluation activities; and (d) supporting the infrastructure and capacity of key partners to implement and evaluate federal and state educational policy. 

Position Summary

This position is located within the Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support (BSIS) at the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). It resides in the K-12 Division of Public Schools (DPS) and reports directly to the Bureau Chief. The Student-Centered Instruction Program Specialist is responsible for advancing benchmarks-aligned, high-quality, student-centered instruction across all content areas supported by the Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support (BSIS). Rooted in Florida’s Formula for Success, the Program Specialist provides leadership and professional learning to ensure instruction is benchmarks-aligned, informed by data and accessible for all learners. This role supports educators in creating collaborative and independent learning environments where students are actively engaged in challenging tasks. Expertise in creating and supporting student-centered learning environments, knowledge of evidence-based instructional approaches across all tiers of instruction and intervention, and skill in using assessment data to inform and improve instruction as necessary. This position is grant funded.

Special Requirements:  This position is required to be in-person in Tallahassee, FL.

Responsibilities

Provides support to FDOE staff to integrate student-centered approaches across all subject areas. 

Provides support and delivers professional learning to districts and teachers to promote benchmarks-aligned, high-quality instruction that builds a foundation for future learning and results in improved student learning outcomes. 

Support educators in analyzing data to adjust instruction, differentiate supports and provide timely corrective feedback.

Performs other duties as assigned.  

NOTE:  This position is required to be in-person in Tallahassee, FL.

Education/Experience

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree / 5 years

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or related field and five years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree / 5 years

• Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Florida educator certification with demonstrated success in classroom instruction.
• Minimum of five years of K-12 instructional, coaching or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Florida’s Formula for Success, state academic standards, and student-centered instructional practices.
• Proven ability to design and deliver high-quality professional learning.
• Excellent collaboration, communication and facilitation skills.

Test Requirements: 

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Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecon