Education Program Specialist

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The 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. Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 R.C. and performs the following educational and/or research duties: Serves as an education program specialist for instructional practices in the Office for Exceptional Children (e.g., designs and disseminates professional development and technical assistance resources in order to build capacity in the state to utilize instructional practices tied to Specially Designed Instruction; promotes the use of instructional practices as aligned with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework and Ohio’s Learning Standards through 1) technical assistance to educators, teachers, administrators and State Support Teams; 2) collaboration with other agency staff to ensure alignment of initiatives (i.e., Offices of Academic Success, Literacy, School and District improvement, Assessment, Career-Tech, Teaching Profession); Represents the Office for Exceptional Children at conferences, statewide and regional meetings; stays current and disseminates latest research, literature and best practices related to instructional practices. Monitors implementation and use of instruction and assessment in Ohio; recommends policy to improve instructional practice; connects the use of Specially designed instruction and assessment with statewide school improvement initiatives (i.e., Integrated Muti-Tiered System of Supports, SPDG, SIG). Leads the work associated with the model policies and procedures for special education. Participates in special projects and perform other duties as assigned. 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 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 applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 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 ( [email protected] ). 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 our Total Rewards website !

Requirements

• 6 years of experience: providing support and services to children with disabilities, including experience with a multi-tiered system of supports.
• interpreting legislation and law (i.e., operating standards, Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, state/federal requirements and guidelines, providing direction/guidance to stakeholders).
• performing one of the following measurements/psychometrics, educational policy development, assessment/evaluation in a government and/or educational setting.
• 6 years of experience: providing support and services to those who work with children with disabilities (i.e., teacher, administrator, professional development provider, technical assistance provider).
• interpreting legislation and law (i.e., operating standards, Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, state/federal requirements and guidelines, providing direction/guidance to stakeholders).
• performing one of the following\: measurements/psychometrics, educational policy development, assessment/evaluation, multi-tiered system of support development in a government and/or educational setting.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a master’s degree in one of the following areas\: Education [i.e., special education, educational administration/leadership, curriculum (core academic content)]
• 3 years of experience providing support and services to children with disabilities.
• 3 years of experience providing support and services to those who work with children with a variety of disabilities (i.e., teacher, administrator, professional development provider, technical assistance provider).

Responsibilities

• Serves as an education program specialist for instructional practices in the Office for Exceptional Children (e.g., designs and disseminates professional development and technical assistance resources in order to build capacity in the state to utilize instructional practices tied to Specially Designed Instruction
• Promotes the use of instructional practices as aligned with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework and Ohio’s Learning Standards through 1) technical assistance to educators, teachers, administrators and State Support Teams; 2) collaboration with other agency staff to ensure alignment of initiatives (i.e., Offices of Academic Success, Literacy, School and District improvement, Assessment, Career-Tech, Teaching Profession)
• Represents the Office for Exceptional Children at conferences, statewide and regional meetings; stays current and disseminates latest research, literature and best practices related to instructional practices.
• Monitors implementation and use of instruction and assessment in Ohio; recommends policy to improve instructional practice; connects the use of Specially designed instruction and assessment with statewide school improvement initiatives (i.e., Integrated Muti-Tiered System of Supports, SPDG, SIG).
• Leads the work associated with the model policies and procedures for special education.
• Participates in special projects and perform 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