Education Program Specialist

6 years experience in any combination of the following:

o Providing technical assistance/support related to federal grants (i.e., implementing, monitoring, interpreting).

o Education administration.

o Managing business best practices & initiatives to ensure financial compliance (i.e., auditing, financial management, resource allocation).

Job Skills: Educational support

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.

About Us:

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:

Conducts fiscal monitoring and evaluation of Ohio school districts, community schools, other project partners:

· Provides technical assistance to district personnel regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) implementation;

· Assists school districts in receiving and utilizing Federal Student Program funds to improve student performance;

· Determines appropriate monitoring techniques (e.g., targeted review focused on use of federal IDEA funds);

· Collects data (through interviews and data collection tools) in order to facilitate plans for improving results for students;

· Conducts onsite and desk monitoring activities to determine compliance with applicable federal and state laws for the education of children with disabilities (IDEA);

· Prepares reports on school district compliance with IDEA regulations;

· Provides technical assistance to districts regarding planning, implementation and operation of IDEA;

· Provides technical assistance to districts regarding navigation, planning, and implementation of Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP);

· Performs trend analysis using data to validate state efforts and to inform decisions relating to policy development, problem identification, individual district progress, and comparative studies relating national, state and local data;

· Monitors development, procurement and management of ODE/OEC sponsored grants, projects and contracted services;

· Responds to legislative and administrative requests for data based information.

Ensures development and implementation of district action plans to improve results for students:

· Verifies compliance with federal and state requirements;

· Interprets data on a national, statewide and district basis;

Serves as the liaison between the Office for Exceptional Children and district superintendents, treasurers, and program coordinators.

Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to:

· Designs, participates and presents professional development and technical assistance regarding IDEA regulations, guidance and operational strategies, budget and accounting requirements for financial accountability and EMIS requirements related to special education data.

What’s in it for you:

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

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.

Knowledge: (1) Customer and Personal Service; (2) Law and Government (e.g., Federal and State laws applicable to education, including but not limited to\: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3301-51-01 thru 3301-51-11); (3) Education and Training (e.g., management of federal funds, IDEA general supervision requirements and fiscal accountability requirements); (4*) Agency Policies and Procedures (e.g., RFP, Project Oversight).

Skills: (5) Critical Thinking; (6) Monitoring; (7) Speaking; (8) Written Expression; (9) Persuasion; (10) Complex Problem Solving; (11) Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Outlook).

Abilities: (12) Fiscal Management;(13) Communication (e.g., oral, written, active listening); (14) Comprehension (e.g., oral, written, reading); (15) Problem Solving; (16) Time / Resource Management. Developed after employment.

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

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 ().

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.