Supports and Monitoring College Intern

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

10h

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. 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 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] ). Under direction of the Associate Administrator in the Office of Exceptional Children:

Requirements

• Current enrollment in baccalaureate or graduate degree program.

Nice To Haves

• Interested in education policy and research, specifically special education
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to write and communicate succinctly and clearly
• Capable of working independently and in a team setting
• Self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Desire to work as part of a team and interact with the education community
• Experience working in a professional environment

Responsibilities

• Research special education policies
• Analyze data and summarize findings
• Present research results in written and graphical formats
• Prepare presentations for stakeholder engagement
• Communicate relevant and accurate information, clearly and concisely during formal or informal meetings
• Collaborate with others to accomplish goals
• Use various tools and technologies to prepare and share documents and reports
• Provide essential support such as arranging meetings, taking notes, and responding to routine inquiries
• Assist with developing and refining indicator monitoring documents, including but not limited to, internal and external monitoring manuals, record review tools, communication guides, and clearance letters
• Asist with preparation and dissemination of communication to educational agencies as a result of initial notices, record reviews, data appeals, review decisions
• Assist with development, quality checks, and maintenance of the monitoring and tracking system
• Assist with continued development of process and procedures for indicator monitoring
• Assist with reviewing data and analyzing trends regarding indicator monitoring.

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

• Career Level: Intern