School Climate Specialist

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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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. Supports the Office of Whole Child Supports by implementing policies and procedures relating to the education of the whole child with a focus on wellness, school climate, and behavioral needs and structures in schools and districts\:

Requirements

• 72 months of experience in a school setting as a general education or special education teacher or administrator

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience or knowledge base of special education, school discipline, and integrated multi-tiered system of supports.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of state government and/or experience managing social service partnerships.
• Experience managing resources to achieve program outcomes.
• Previous employment in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional development opportunities and technical assistance to school personnel on integrated multi-tiered systems of supports, school climate, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), student behavior, and other related topics
• Use research and evidence-based practices in work and adhere to state and federal guidelines for integrated multi-tiered system of supports, student behavior supports implementation in Ohio schools and districts
• Works with schools and districts on implementation status and reporting
• Provides statewide administrative and educational technical assistance to schools, districts, and parent groups regarding the assessment and intervention strategies in areas of school climate and behavior
• Provides resources for educational service centers (ESCs), state support teams (SSTs), schools, and districts to assess needs of students and select best-practices to incorporate in a plan to address those needs
• Assists schools and districts with understanding and implementing an integrated multi-tiered system of support
• Plans and facilitates any requested community of practice and professional development opportunities
• Consults with school administrators and special education personnel regarding the development and management of effective interventions for students suspected of having a disability
• Writes and maintains resources for schools and districts supporting the effective implementation of positive behavioral interventions and supports and school climate initiatives, including website guidance, communications, newsletters, or other communication
• Develops and manages effective services for students with disabilities
• Makes recommendations on the development of rules, policies, and procedures for the administration of technical assistance statewide to school districts, superintendents, administrators, special education personnel, and pupil personnel about federal and state law and policies
• 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 )
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors.

What This Job Offers

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