Education Program Specialist

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Organization: Education and Workforce

Agency Contact Name and Information: Simmone Johnson; simmone.johnson@education.ohio.gov

Work Location:

25 S. Front St. Columbus, Ohio, 43215 United States

Compensation: $35.31+

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Flexible

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Educational Support

Who We Are

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.

What You'll Do

On behalf of the Instructional Coherence and Impact office and Literacy Achievement and Academic Success section, serve as an Ohio Department of Education and Workforce education program specialist responsible for supporting the collaborative development, coordination and implementation of Ohio’s Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports (Integrated MTSS) framework to inform districts and schools in the development of a local integrated multi-tiered system of supports for providing effective instruction that meets the academic and non-academic needs of all students.

Serve as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 R.C. and perform the following educational and/or research responsibilities:

Lead the collaborative coordination and implementation of effective instructional practices to create accessible, engaging learning environments that supports all learners.

Lead and coordinate cross department workgroups to ensure consistent messaging, alignment of policies, and integration of expertise related to literacy, math, special education, English learners, and gifted education. Conduct statewide landscape analyses of existing 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 replicable, scalable protocols for instructional coherence initiatives and support statewide dissemination, training, and continuous improvement of instructional systems. Develop clear, accessible guidance that translates statewide instructional expectations into practical, teacher-friendly actions for use in classrooms. Create tools, exemplars, and resources that help teachers implement evidence based instructional strategies aligned to high-quality instructional materials. Design and deliver professional learning modules that strengthen teacher understanding of effective instruction, HQIM use, and alignment within the Integrated MTSS framework. Support teachers by creating coherent messaging and shared language around instructional expectations to improve consistency across classrooms statewide. Partner with regional staff (State Support Teams, Educational Service Centers) to ensure teachers receive ongoing coaching, technical assistance, and implementation supports tailored to their instructional needs. Support the collaborative development, coordination and implementation of Ohio’s Integrated MTSS framework to inform districts and schools in the development of a local integrated multi-tiered system of supports for providing effective instruction that meets the academic and non-academic needs of all students. Stay current in the latest integrated multi-tiered system of supports research, literature, and best practices, and review federal and state policies, research, and data in applying components of an integrated MTSS framework; utilize this knowledge to inform the development and refinement of Department resources. Develop professional learning and implementation supports aligned to Ohio’s Integrated MTSS, including support for districts/schools in identifying areas of model implementation, areas for refinement, sustainable practices, and planning for continued implementation. Collaborate across the Department to inform the development of implementation supports and to support the alignment of resources to the Integrated MTSS framework. Provide technical assistance and professional learning via presentations, conferences, training, and meetings to build regional and statewide capacity. Prepare reports to communicate progress related to Integrated MTSS to leadership and stakeholders. Maintain internal and external facing Integrated MTSS resources.

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.

If this position is filled with an internal employee who has an approved telework agreement, the employee may be required to report in-person during the initial training period.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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! Our benefits package includes:

• 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. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications 6 years of experience working in an educational setting (i.e., k-12, higher education) in one of the following capacities: teacher, building or district administrator that includes:

• Demonstrated experience implementing an integrated multi-tiered system of supports (universal screening, continuum of supports, data-based decision-making, progress monitoring, team-based problem solving) that includes academic and non-academic instruction and supports for improving learning outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrated experience developing content related to the components of an integrated multi-tiered system of supports (universal screening, continuum of supports, data-based decision-making, progress monitoring, team-based problem solving) that includes academic and non-academic instruction and supports for improving learning outcomes for all students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience creating and delivering professional development.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge interpreting legislation and law (i.e., operating standards, Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, state/federal requirements and guidelines, providing direction/guidance to stakeholders).
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge base of current educational issues (e.g., ESSA, standards, curriculum and assessment).
• Superb communication skills at all levels of an organization and with customers/partners via multiple media.
• Development of tools and technical assistance related to program operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking and team-building skills.

ADA Statement:

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.

Drug-Free Workplace:

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.