Education Program Specialist

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Education Program Specialist works on behalf of the Instructional Coherence and Impact office and the Literacy Achievement and Academic Success section of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The role supports the collaborative development, coordination, and implementation of Ohio’s Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports (Integrated MTSS), helping districts and schools develop local systems that provide effective instruction and address students’ academic and non-academic needs.

The position leads instructional coherence initiatives and cross-department collaboration, develops practical guidance and resources for educators, and designs professional learning and implementation supports. It also provides technical assistance and training statewide, communicates progress to leadership and stakeholders, and maintains Integrated MTSS resources. The position is based at 25 South Front Street in Columbus, Ohio, and requires full-time in-person reporting. An internal employee with an approved telework agreement may be required to report in person during initial training.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience working in an educational setting, such as K–12 or higher education, as a teacher or building or district administrator.
• Demonstrated experience implementing an integrated multi-tiered system of supports, including universal screening, a continuum of supports, data-based decision-making, progress monitoring, and team-based problem solving, covering academic and non-academic instruction and supports to improve outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrated experience developing content related to integrated multi-tiered system of supports components, including universal screening, a continuum of supports, data-based decision-making, progress monitoring, and team-based problem solving, covering academic and non-academic instruction and supports to improve outcomes for all students.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience creating and delivering professional development.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge interpreting legislation and law, such as operating standards, Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, and state or federal requirements and guidelines, and providing direction or guidance to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of current educational issues, such as ESSA, standards, curriculum, and assessment.
• Strong communication skills at all organizational levels and with customers and partners through multiple media.
• Experience developing tools and technical assistance related to program operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative coordination and implementation of effective instructional practices that create accessible, engaging learning environments for all learners.
• Lead and coordinate cross-department workgroups to align messaging and policies and integrate expertise in literacy, math, special education, English learners, and gifted education.
• Analyze statewide policies, guidance, professional learning, and technical assistance to identify gaps, redundancies, and alignment needs.
• Align instructional support initiatives with state priorities, compliance requirements, and accessible learning expectations.
• Create scalable protocols for instructional coherence initiatives and support statewide dissemination, training, and continuous improvement.
• Develop accessible, practical guidance translating statewide instructional expectations into teacher-friendly classroom actions.
• Create tools, exemplars, and resources to support evidence-based instructional strategies aligned with high-quality instructional materials.
• Design and deliver professional learning modules on effective instruction, high-quality instructional materials, and alignment within Integrated MTSS.
• Promote coherent messaging and shared language around instructional expectations across classrooms statewide.
• Partner with State Support Teams and Educational Service Centers to provide ongoing coaching, technical assistance, and implementation support tailored to teachers’ needs.
• Support development, coordination, and implementation of Ohio’s Integrated MTSS framework for districts and schools.
• Stay current on Integrated MTSS research, literature, and best practices; review relevant federal and state policies, research, and data to inform and refine Department resources.
• Develop professional learning and implementation supports aligned with Ohio’s Integrated MTSS, including support for identifying implementation strengths, areas for refinement, sustainable practices, and continued implementation plans.
• Collaborate across the Department to inform implementation supports and align resources with the Integrated MTSS framework.
• Provide technical assistance and professional learning through presentations, conferences, training, and meetings to build regional and statewide capacity.
• Prepare reports on Integrated MTSS progress for leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain internal- and external-facing Integrated MTSS resources.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed