School Climate Specialist
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate education-focused 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 K-12 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
72 months of experience in a school setting as a general education or special education teacher or administrator
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience or knowledge base of special education school disciplineand integrated multi-tiered system of supports.
- Strong relationship management skills.
- Superb verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of state government and/or experience managing social service partnerships.
- Experience managing resources to achieve program outcomes.
- Previous employment in an educational setting.
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.
Supports the Office of Whole Child Supports by implementing policies and procedures relating to the education of the whole child with a focus on wellness school climate and behavioral needs and structures in schools and districts:
Provides professional development opportunities and technical assistance to school personnel on integrated multi-tiered systems of supports school climate Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) student behavior and other related topics;
Use research and evidence-based practices in work and adhere to state and federal guidelines for integrated multi-tiered system of supports student behavior supports implementation in Ohio schools and districts;
Works with schools and districts on implementation status and reporting;
Provides statewide administrative and educational technical assistance to schools districts and parent groups regarding the assessment and intervention strategies in areas of school climate and behavior;
Provides resources for educational service centers (ESCs) state support teams (SSTs) schools and districts to assess needs of students and select best-practices to incorporate in a plan to address those needs;
Assists schools and districts with understanding and implementing an integrated multi-tiered system of support;
Plans and facilitates any requested community of practice and professional development opportunities;
Consults with school administrators and special education personnel regarding the development and management of effective interventions for students suspected of having a disability;
Writes and maintains resources for schools and districts supporting the effective implementation of positive behavioral interventions and supports and school climate initiatives including website guidance communications newsletters or other communication;
Develops and manages effective services for students with disabilities;
Makes recommendations on the development of rules policies and procedures for the administration of technical assistance statewide to school districts superintendents administrators special education personnel and pupil personnel about federal and state law and policies;
Performs other duties as assigned.
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 final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position unless restricted under state or federal law or federal individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employerthat 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 Office of Human Resources ().
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.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
About Company
Ohio.gov is the official website for the State of Ohio. Find the government information and services you need to live, work, travel, and do business in the state.
