Education Program Specialist
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Job Description
Join the State Board of Education in supporting the growth of teachers and administrators throughout their careers. We seek individuals with experience and expertise in teaching human capital leadership public policy professional development leadership evaluation educator licensure assessments education policy and/or program development and implementation.
The State Board of Education consists of 19 members11 elected and 8 appointed by the governor. The chairs of the Ohio House and Senate education committees serve as non-voting ex officio members and the Superintendent of Public Instruction serves as secretary.
Ohio educator licenses are governed by standards outlined in the Ohio Administrative Code and Ohio Revised Code. These standards cover the issuance and maintenance of all licenses and permits across teaching administration pupil services alternative and temporary credentials and educational support roles.
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
- Unless required by legislation or union contract salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code or OCSEA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience education and/or training related to the job duties of the position applying for. You must clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications throughout your application and in your supplemental question responses.
Background Check Information
- The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
- Completion of graduate coreprogram in education human capital leadership public policy AND 3 years experience in teaching human capital leadership evaluation and/or education administration which must include designing and delivering professional development.
- ORCompletion of an undergraduate core program in education human capital leadership or public policy AND 4 years experience in teaching human capital leadership evaluation and/or education administration which must include designing and delivering professional development.
OR 6 years experience in teaching human capital leadership evaluation and/or education administration which must include designing and delivering professional development
Job Skills: Educational support
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
The Education Program Specialist plays a key role at the board. In this position you will be responsible for:
- Serving as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 O.R.C.
- Developing systems and protocols to plan design and evaluate professional development that supports statewide educator effectiveness initiatives (e.g. induction mentoring Resident Educator Master Teacher LPDC educator standards).
- Developing and recommending professional development for Educator Learning and Effectiveness (ELE) initiatives across multiple delivery methods (e.g. in-person online LMS blended).
- Ensuring ELE professional development aligns with educator standards and adult learning theory
- Creating products tools and methods for appropriate ELE implementation based on best practices and established guidelines
- Providing technical assistance to ELE programs through verbal and written communication regarding policies regulating systems that support professional development
- Collaborating across the agency to develop and deploy aligned systems and protocols for ELE program development program support and professional development delivery
- Ensuring professional development initiatives contribute to improved student achievement and enhance educators daily practice
- Maintaining detailed records for the complete initiative lifecycle
- Implementing data systems to manage work and document stakeholder input
- Designing opportunities for stakeholder input and feedback to evaluate initiatives
- Researching compiling data analyzing reviewing interpreting and completing reports related to ELE initiatives
- Reviewing changing state and federal laws best practices educational data and research and recommending policy changes to supervisors
- Proactively communicating initiative progress to leadership and stakeholders through weekly reports and meeting agendas
- Developing Resident Educator (RE) training and supporting materials
- Providing administrative support for the RE program and program coordinators
- Providing technical assistance to districts and participants involved in the RE program
- Collaborating with Education Program Specialists in licensure to address issues related to the Resident Educator license and LPDC
- Traveling statewide for presentations conferences training sessions and meetings
- Performing other related duties as assigned
- Traveling throughout the State of Ohio which may require overnight stays
- Maintaining a valid drivers license or supplying own transportation
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
