Education Program Specialist

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Ohio’s 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 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. 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, evidence-based instruction, Ohio’s Learning Standards, Ohio’s Model Curricula, and high-quality instructional materials. Ohio Revised Code requires Social Studies and Financial Literacy standards and model curriculum, financial literacy license validation, and the development of a model policy for exemption of financial literacy instruction. In addition, the Governor has prioritized the development of an Integrated Model Curriculum which integrates Social Studies content in English Language Arts instruction. 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, evidence-based instruction, Ohio’s Learning Standards, Ohio’s Model Curricula, and high-quality instructional materials. Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 ORC and performs the following educational and/or research duties: Serves as a content specialist responsible for collaborative development, coordination, and implementation of statewide education policy. · Serves as the K-12 Social Studies and Financial Literacy expert on committees (i.e., internal & external initiatives & projects); · Provides support for social studies and financial literacy instruction including professional learning around content standards and the model curriculum to support Ohio educators, and the implementation supports, including guidance documents for social studies and financial literacy for both internal and external stakeholders; · Supports implementation of the standards and model curriculum for social studies and financial literacy, including agency-wide systems and protocols for planning, developing, and evaluating language, supports, and professional learning that promote best practices for social studies and financial literacy 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 social studies and financial literacy 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. 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.

Requirements

• 6 years combined experience in the following: Working in an educational setting (i.e., pre-k, K-12, higher education) with experience in social studies and financial literacy
• Leading high-level initiatives focused on social studies and financial literacy
• Job Skills: Educational support

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation or revision of Ohio’s K-12 Learning Standards and Model Curriculum as defined in Ohio Revised Code (ORC).
• Develop implementation supports, including guidance, universal professional learning, and implementation tools aligned with the IMTSS framework, Department priorities and initiatives 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 focused on delivering high-quality tiered instruction within the IMTSS framework to 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.
• Support/Facilitate 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 professional organizations and other stakeholders that support the educational community in the implementation of policy or agency 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.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed