Job Description
Sarasota County Schools is in search of a Program Specialist to assist schools and teachers with issues relative to a specific curricular area or level of instruction and provide the essential resources needed to better serve the targeted group of students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Disseminate, implement and audit state and federal mandates.
· Provide direct support to schools based on department initiatives and/or school requests.
· Provide direct support to department and schools in specific areas of program expertise.
· Assist in the completion of all District and department goals and initiatives.
· Provide direction and training for appropriate staff development activities.
· Assist in planning and implementing county-wide programs for the department.
· Work with community-based agencies and resources.
· Chair or serve on school or District committees relative to program area of responsibility.
· Represent School District at regional and/or state-level conferences to acquire current knowledge and research to disseminate to District staff.
· Assist in providing new teacher orientation.
· Review, revise, develop and distribute information, materials / resources appropriate to the needs of District schools.
· Promote parent and community collaboration of effective services delivered to students.
· Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
We currently have 4 program specialists positions open:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Positions information can be found at http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/jobs/ under Certified Openings > District Positions > To be considered for employment, you must complete our two-step application. First, please fill out and submit an online Sarasota County Schools Certified application on our website. Second, please apply directly to the open Program Specialist positions.
Visit Human Resources' website http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/hr to start your application!
DISTRICT PERKS · 100% employer-paid benefits · Employer contributions to retirement plan through Florida Retirement System (FRS) · New teacher mentorship program · New teacher orientation · Laptops provided for all teachers · Interactive white boards in all classrooms · Free professional development opportunities LOCATION · Southwest Florida on the Gulf Coast between Tampa and Fort Myers · Spring training for Baltimore Orioles · Siesta Key-one of the top-rated beaches in the nation · Vibrant arts and culture community ABOUT SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS Dedicated to academic excellence, Sarasota County Schools is home to 53 schools, 43,000 students, and 5,000 employees. It is one of only two Florida districts to be graded “A” by the Florida Department of Education every year since grading began in 2004. Our district offers one of the highest starting salaries in Florida along with an incredible benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. U.S. News and World Report has recently ranked Sarasota among the best places to live in the nation and the top place to live in Florida.
Starting salary is $50,000 minimum.
Company Description
Sarasota County School District (Florida) consists of over 40,000 students (Pre K-12) with over 50 schools. Sarasota County is located about 50 miles south of Tampa, Florida. Our county is approximate 600 square miles range from rustic ranch land to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. With more than 35 miles of Gulf beaches, residents are within a 15-minute drive of the most spectacular white-sand beaches in the world. Our clean air, sparkling beaches and sunny climate have made us world famous as a center for the good life. Our vibrant recreational and cultural scene offers activities for every taste and budget. We offer a great combination of big city amenities and small town ease of living.