Education Program Specialist Urban Supports

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A. 6 years experience in a specific or related content area educational program or service; current valid drivers license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in a specific or related content area educational program or service; 4 years experience in a specific or related content area educational program or service; current valid drivers license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.

-Or completion of graduate core program in a specific or related content area educational program or service; 3 years experience in a specific or related content area educational program or service; current valid drivers license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required. B. In identified programs: Masters degree and 3 years of education experience in a specific or related content area educational program or service; current valid drivers license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required. For both options: The official position description and vacancy/job posting will reflect the required education and related experience. Only those applicants possessing the required education and related experience are to be considered for any vacancies posted.

Job Skills: Educational support

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.

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 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.

Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 R.C. and performs the following duties:

Builds capacity in urban school districts (i.e. Akron Canton Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton East Cleveland Lima Toledo Youngstown Zanesville) with the focus on students with disabilities by performing the following activities including but not limited to:

Assists in the design and implementation of effective instructional practices by providing support and technical assistance through onsite visits to improve educational services and outcomes in Ohios urban school districts;

Works intensively onsite with urban school districts in the development and implementation of procedures programs and improvement plans tailored to the needs of the district;

Analyzes and interprets data to measure impact of supports on student performance;

Verifies compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Operating Standards for Ohios Schools Serving Children with Disabilities;

Collaborates with internal and external partners in the design and management of projects related to improving progress for all students;

Develops and disseminates technical assistance resources that provide opportunities for exceptional children and other at-risk learners to make progress in the general education curriculum;

Develops protocols for onsite monitoring or desk reviews and prepares federal state and local reports;

Assists districts with self-review summary reports and the development and completion of Corrective Action Plans and Improvement Plans as required by Special Education Profiles.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Unusual Working Conditions: Requires travel throughout State of Ohio and may require overnight stay. (Must be willing and able to secure a valid Drivers License OR supply your own transportation.)

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 ().

Required Experience:

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)