Education Program Specialist Math 6-8

6 years of combined experience in the following:
Working in an educational setting (K12 or higher education) with experience in mathematics
Leading high level initiatives focused on mathematics
Providing technical assistance or guidance to educators administrators or regional education entities
Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience engaging diverse stakeholders

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 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.
Only For Unclassified Positions: The final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal 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 Office of Human Resources ().

On behalf of the Mathematics Achievement Unit and the Office of Academic Success (Literacy Achievement and Academic Success Section) the Mathematics Education Program Specialist supports statewide efforts to strengthen mathematics teaching and learning in grades 9-12. The specialist leads and coordinates work related to Ohios Learning Standards Model Curriculum professional learning assessment alignment crossagency collaboration researchbased instructional practices and policy implementation. The role advances Department priorities by ensuring highquality instruction equitable learning opportunities and coherent statewide systems that promote student mathematics achievement
Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 ORC and performs the following educational and/or research duties:
Major Responsibilities
Standards Curriculum and Instructional Support
Develop and revise Ohios 912 Mathematics Learning Standards and Model Curriculum to ensure alignment to Department priorities and current research.
Produce highquality guidance documents and resources that support effective mathematics core instruction intervention and acceleration.
Provide expertise to support coherent highquality Tier 1 instruction across grades 912.
Coordinate with the Office of Assessment to ensure assessments align with standards and instructional expectations.
Professional Learning and Capacity Building
Design and facilitate professional learning experiences including LMS courses webinars and inperson sessions to build state capacity.
Support educators use of evidencebased instructional practices aligned with Ohios Learning Standards and Model Curriculum through the development of resources webinars and recorded videos.
Strengthen statewide regional mathematics networks to build local capacity and improve instructional quality instructional materials and math leadership.
Share current research data trends and best practices with educators administrators and stakeholders.
Support internal knowledge building with cross office teams to support math teaching and learning in Ohios lowest performing schools and for all student groups.
Prepares & delivers presentations before professional groups & public.

Policy Legislation and Strategic Guidance

Review and provide recommendations on policy and for proposed legislation for mathematics education.

Develop tools and resources that support implementation of legislative requirements and statewide initiatives.

Collaborate on the development of communications and outreach efforts to ensure consistent accurate messaging around mathematics policies and priorities.

Represent 9-12 mathematics expertise on internal committees crossagency teams and statewide initiatives.

Collaboration and Partnerships

Collaborate with regional providers higher education partners local education agencies and professional organizations to advance mathematics achievement.
Partner with crossoffice teams including literacy research to strengthen integration across academic content areas and build math vocabulary fluency and comprehension.

Engage with state and national organizations to represent the Departments mathematics initiatives.

Represents agency at national state and regional conferences relative to K-12 academic content curriculum and instructional practices & methodologies.

Collaborates with other ODEW colleagues LEAs and SEAs ESCs and higher education to promote and foster content specific education as well as the quality of general education provided to Ohios students.

Project and Resource Management

Update and ensure access to all publicfacing math resources including webpages and guidance documents ensuring accuracy and accessibility.

Writes reports.

Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned (e.g. represents agency in professional associations; creates reports and strategic position papers in collaboration with leadership).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Unusual Working Conditions: Requires travel throughout the State of Ohio and may require overnight stay. Must be willing and able to secure a valid Drivers License.

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.