Program Specialist IV

Program Specialist IV in 83 - STATEWIDE, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.State of Mississippi$51,693.41 - $77,617.67 AnnuallyLocation83 - STATEWIDE, MSFull-TimeJob Number9063-0201-20260529SW0201 - EDUCATION - CONSOLIDATED PROGRAMOpening Date05/29/20266/17/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)Agency Minimum Salary$51,693.41$77,617.67About the AgencyThe Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens. To inquire about this position, please contact Brystal Ransom at bransom@mdek12.org. (This is a NON-STATE, TIME LIMITED position).This is a NON-STATE, TIME LIMITED position. The Mississippi Department of Education is seeking to employ an individual to serve in the position of ProgramSpecialist IV as an Educator Workforce Specialist for the Office of Teaching and Leading within the Division ofEducator Talent Acquisition. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining relationships and facilitating sessions across regional collaboratives including, but not limited to, school districts, educator preparation providers, community colleges, workforce development centers, educator preparation, and grow-your-own programs in the following counties which comprise Congressional District 3: Oktibbeha, Noxubee, Neshoba, Kemper, Lauderdale, Newton, Scott, Rankin, Simpson, Smith, Jasper, Clarke, Covington, Jefferson, Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Franklin, Adams, Walthall, Pike, Amite, and Wilkinson. To assist this effort, the incumbent will research, analyze, and present trends from educator workforce development efforts and surveys while soliciting feedback from education stakeholders in Congressional District 3 to develop regionally-relevant resources, presentations, and/or programs. This position will require the incumbent to build relationships and directly advise district and school administrators on best practices in educator recruitment and retention. More broadly, the incumbent will provide guidance, regulatory reviews, and communication regarding Critical Shortage Areas and educator workforce development efforts in emails, presentations, and meetings.What you'll need to be SuccessfulThe applicant must possess exceptional relationship-building, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills along with Microsoft Suite proficiency.Preferred QualificationsTypically requires a Bachelor's degree and 4-7 years of experience. Hiring agency prefer qualifications: The applicant must be willing to travel and have knowledge of Critical Shortage guidelines and other related regulations. Experience with educator workforce policy, PreK-12 teaching and leading, focus group facilitation, and/or community development efforts preferred.Address 210 East Capitol StreetSuite 800Jackson, Mississippi, 39201J-18808-Ljbffr