Education Program Specialist (Physical Education)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

On behalf of the High-Quality Instruction Unit and the Office of Academic Success (Literacy Achievement and Academic Success Section), serves as an education program specialist by providing internal and external support for professional learning on high-quality instruction, Ohio’s Learning Standards, Ohio’s Model Curricula, and high-quality instructional materials. Lead the creation or revision of Ohio’s K-12 Learning Standards and Model Curriculum as defined in Ohio Revised Code (ORC); Lead integrated model curriculum development; Develop implementation supports, including guidance, universal professional learning, and implementation tools aligned with the IMTSS framework, to assist educational stakeholders in designing and delivering instruction that is aligned to Ohio’s Learning Standards and meets the needs of all learners; Develop guidance documents and practical implementation tools aligned with the IMTSS framework that support instructional leaders navigate new standards and curriculum revisions; Partner with regional service providers, higher education, local education agencies, and professional associations to support the implementation of Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum through universal professional learning, technical assistance, and implementation tools; Develop, support, and maintain high-quality synchronous and asynchronous professional learning courses and trainings for state, regional, and district leaders that align with agency and team priorities, including Learning Management System courses, web-based courses, professional learning series, webinars, and in-person trainings to support Ohio educators; Support and build connections for the educational community on tier 1 high-quality instruction, including the use of Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum, high-quality instructional materials, and formative/summative assessments; Build a statewide network for supporting academic achievement grounded in the IMTSS framework, leveraging regional partners' expertise; Collaborate with cross-office and cross-agency teams to ensure high-quality teaching, research, and student learning outcomes for all Ohio learners; Review and provide input on policy changes as needed; Support the implementation of legislation and policy through the development of implementation tools and resources, technical assistance, and other information to ensure compliance with Ohio Revised Code; Manage communications and outreach to organizations and other entities that support the educational community in the implementation of policy or ODEW initiatives. Maintain webpages and external-facing resources, including guidance documents aligned with Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum and external communications (GovDelivery, EdConnection , etc.); Stay current and disseminate the latest educational data, national trends, research, and evidence-based practices to support implementation of grade-level, standards-aligned instruction; Represent the Department at local, state, and national conferences, as needed; Work with outside contractors/funded projects to ensure the delivery of products/services. Serves as a content specialist responsible for collaborative development, coordination, and implementation of statewide education policy. Serves as the K-12 Physical Education expert on committees (i.e., internal & external initiatives & projects); Provides support for physical education content through an IMTSS-aligned approach, including professional learning around content standards and the model curriculum to support Ohio educators, and the implementation of science for both internal and external stakeholders; Collaborates on cross-office initiatives on defining the technical and academic integration with science; Collaborates in the development of support documents that are aligned with the Physical Education standards and model curriculum; Supports implementation of the standards and model curriculum for science, including agency-wide systems and protocols for planning, developing, and evaluating language, supports, and professional learning that promote best practices for science instruction, including integration, across Ohio’s schools and districts; Regularly communicates with the education community, as well as business//industry/professional and key organizations (e.g., employers, post-secondary institutions, professional associations, external agencies, and internal Department units), supports and assists with physical education implementation; Stays current and disseminates the latest educational data, national trends, research, and evidence-based practices to support implementation of grade-level, standards-aligned instruction. Performs other duties as assigned. The work location of this position is 25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. You will be required to report to this work location full-time, if selected. If this position is filled with an internal employee who has an approved telework agreement, the employee may be required to report in-person during the initial training period. 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.

Requirements

• 6 years combined experience in the following: Working in an educational setting (i.e., pre-k, K-12, higher education) with experience in physical education, and/or mental health services.
• leading high-level initiatives focused on physical education, health education
• Educational support

Nice To Haves

• Experience in implementing evidence-based practices in physical education and/or mental health services
• Master’s degree in Physical Education or Social Work (a plus but not required)
• Experience creating and delivering high quality professional learning and/or coaching
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge base of current educational issues (e.g., physical education, health education, ESSA, assessment, whole child supports)
• Superb communication skills at all levels of an organization and with customers/partners via multiple media
• Development of tools and technical assistance related to program operations
• Excellent interpersonal, networking and team-building skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation or revision of Ohio’s K-12 Learning Standards and Model Curriculum as defined in Ohio Revised Code (ORC)
• Lead integrated model curriculum development
• Develop implementation supports, including guidance, universal professional learning, and implementation tools aligned with the IMTSS framework, to assist educational stakeholders in designing and delivering instruction that is aligned to Ohio’s Learning Standards and meets the needs of all learners
• Develop guidance documents and practical implementation tools aligned with the IMTSS framework that support instructional leaders navigate new standards and curriculum revisions
• Partner with regional service providers, higher education, local education agencies, and professional associations to support the implementation of Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum through universal professional learning, technical assistance, and implementation tools
• Develop, support, and maintain high-quality synchronous and asynchronous professional learning courses and trainings for state, regional, and district leaders that align with agency and team priorities, including Learning Management System courses, web-based courses, professional learning series, webinars, and in-person trainings to support Ohio educators
• Support and build connections for the educational community on tier 1 high-quality instruction, including the use of Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum, high-quality instructional materials, and formative/summative assessments
• Build a statewide network for supporting academic achievement grounded in the IMTSS framework, leveraging regional partners' expertise
• Collaborate with cross-office and cross-agency teams to ensure high-quality teaching, research, and student learning outcomes for all Ohio learners
• Review and provide input on policy changes as needed
• Support the implementation of legislation and policy through the development of implementation tools and resources, technical assistance, and other information to ensure compliance with Ohio Revised Code
• Manage communications and outreach to organizations and other entities that support the educational community in the implementation of policy or ODEW initiatives. Maintain webpages and external-facing resources, including guidance documents aligned with Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum and external communications (GovDelivery, EdConnection , etc.)
• Stay current and disseminate the latest educational data, national trends, research, and evidence-based practices to support implementation of grade-level, standards-aligned instruction
• Represent the Department at local, state, and national conferences, as needed
• Work with outside contractors/funded projects to ensure the delivery of products/services
• Serves as a content specialist responsible for collaborative development, coordination, and implementation of statewide education policy
• Serves as the K-12 Physical Education expert on committees (i.e., internal & external initiatives & projects)
• Provides support for physical education content through an IMTSS-aligned approach, including professional learning around content standards and the model curriculum to support Ohio educators, and the implementation of science for both internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborates on cross-office initiatives on defining the technical and academic integration with science
• Collaborates in the development of support documents that are aligned with the Physical Education standards and model curriculum
• Supports implementation of the standards and model curriculum for science, including agency-wide systems and protocols for planning, developing, and evaluating language, supports, and professional learning that promote best practices for science instruction, including integration, across Ohio’s schools and districts
• Regularly communicates with the education community, as well as business//industry/professional and key organizations (e.g., employers, post-secondary institutions, professional associations, external agencies, and internal Department units), supports and assists with physical education implementation
• Stays current and disseminates the latest educational data, national trends, research, and evidence-based practices to support implementation of grade-level, standards-aligned instruction
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level