Director of Civic Formation & Debate
Other · TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 +13 more… · Florida
- Role
- Policy analyst
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Department of Education
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Summary
The Florida Department of Education seeks a visionary Director to lead a statewide civic formation and debate initiative grounded in Western tradition, Great Books, and American founding principles. This is a strategic leadership role combining operational oversight of Florida's flagship speech-and-debate program (FCDI) with broader mandate to advance K-20 civic education that produces knowledgeable, articulate citizens. The position requires designing and scaling complementary initiatives introducing students and teachers to classical texts and Western intellectual heritage while cultivating major partnerships and measuring impact through civic knowledge and discourse quality.
Key qualifications
- Advanced degree in history, political philosophy, classics, education, law, or related discipline, or equivalent scholarly and professional achievement
- Deep demonstrated knowledge of Western canon, American founding, and civic education
- Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder education initiatives at scale
- Strong writing, speaking, and convening skills
- Commitment to forming citizens capable of preserving constitutional self-government
- Preferred: experience with speech and debate, classical education, Great Books programs, or civic centers
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