Completion of undergraduate core program in education to include student teaching or 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in assessing researching designing developing evaluating & delivering instruction & associated materials for adult learners;
- AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in use of software &/or application systems to create & deliver technologybased training (e.g. Articulate; D2L / Brightspace);
- AND 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. using Microsoft Word or Wordperfect;
- AND 1 yr. trg. or 1 yr. exp. creating web pages using programming languages (e.g. html; dhtml; xml; Javascript; CSS);
- AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in web art manipulation programs (e.g. Fireworks; Shockwave; Photoshop).
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of a graduate core program in education (e.g. education administration/curriculum or instructional design) or training and development
- AND 3 yrs. experience in assessing researching designing developing evaluating & delivering instruction & associated materials for adult learners
- AND 3 years of experience in teaching (or education administration/curriculum design) and/or training which must have included researching planning developing designing and implementing technologybased professional learning.
- AND 2 yrs. training or 2 yrs. exp. in use of software &/or application systems to create & deliver technologybased training (e.g. Articulate; D2L / Brightspace Descript Cornerstone)
ORCompletion of an undergraduate core program in education (e.g. education administration/curriculum design) or training and development;
- AND 4 years of experience in teaching (or education administration/curriculum design) and/or training which must have included researching planning developing designing and implementing technologybased professional learning.
- AND 2 yrs. training or 4 yrs. exp. in use of software &/or application systems to create & deliver technologybased training (e.g. Articulate; D2L / Brightspace Descript Cornerstone)
Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. (Must be willing & able to secure a valid drivers license OR supply your own transportation).
The Ohio Department of Education is anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion creed national or ethnic origin citizenship status age disability veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Assistant Chief of Human Resources in the Office of Human Resources.
Join the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to support the continued growth of educators and external stakeholders through professional development and digital learning. We are looking for talented individuals with knowledge of adult learning theories and proven expertise in researching planning developing designing and implementing technologybased professional learning.
Within the Office of Organizational Effectiveness organizes and supports the work related to the Departments technologybased professional learning efforts:
- Collaborates across Department offices to coordinate the planning development & design of Department sponsored courses based on theories of adult learning;
- Conducts professional learning (training) needs analysis as the process of researching & identifying training needs in a particular function or area in collaboration with the subjectmatter experts (SMEs) from that area;
- Supports the implementation of a plan for the most effective use of the Learning Management System;
- Participates in all phases of the instructional design process including analysis design development review testing and implementation and evaluation of technologybased professional learning;
- Creates/updates guidance and resource tools for the internal development of highquality professional learning;
- Develops and manages communication plans for the learning management system (LMS);
- Maintains detailed records of professional learning lifecycles in the LMS;
- Researches compiles data analyzes reviews interprets and completes reports regarding the Learning Management System usage;
- Performs as the main point of contact for technical assistance through verbal and written formats providing quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders;
- Builds state and regional capacity to support professional learning in online and hybrid settings;
- Performs as a Department system administrator for the D2L Brightspace LMS and the statewide LMS (Cornerstone);
- Generates reports from the Department and/or statewide LMS as needed.
Within the Ohio Department of Education works to ensure professional learning includes the implementation of adult learning theory:
- Manages currently published courses the process for updating courses and ensures that courses are aligned to evidencebased practices;
- Ensures professional learning initiatives are implemented in a manner consistent with Ohios Standards for Professional Development and adult learning theory;
- Ensures professional learning initiatives promote the improvement of student performance and daily practice of educators;
- Establishes internal policies and protocol for collaborating with stakeholders (e.g. education service centers) in the identification creation and implementation of identified professional learning experiences;
- Design opportunities for stakeholder input and feedback to evaluate professional learning experience;
- Implement data systems to manage work and document stakeholder input;
- Ensures professional learning initiatives are implemented in a manner consistent with Ohios Standards for Professional Development and adult learning theory.
- Creates/updates guidance and resource tools for the most effective use of the Departments Learning Management System as a means for engaging learners in an online learning system and a hybrid professional learning system (online and facetoface);
- Creates technical and instructional design development criteria based on research and ensures professional development standards are met as measured by the professional learning Quality Matters rubric.
Performs other related duties as assigned:
- Remains current on adult professional learning theories and online learning systems by attending professional conferences and workshops;
- Travels statewide for presentations conferences trainings and meetings as appropriate.
The work location of this position is 25 South Front Street Columbus Ohio 43215. You will be required to report to this work location fulltime if selected.
If this position is filled with an internal employee who has an approved telework agreement the employee may be required to report inperson during the initial training period.
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate educationfocused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohios 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities advancing the connectivity between K12 and postsecondary learning creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.
As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools districts educators students families businesses nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.