Education Program Specialist

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 DEW/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 IDEA Resource Management 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.
  
  

6 Years Experience In Any Combination Of The Following

• Providing technical assistance/support related to federal grants (i.e., implementing, monitoring, interpreting).
• Education administration.
• Managing business best practices & initiatives to ensure financial compliance (i.e., auditing, financial management, resource allocation).
  
  

Job Skills: Educational support

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Work Locations

Ohio Department of Education

Organization

Education and Workforce

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

40 hours per week

Compensation

$31.24 - $46.16

Unposting Date

Jul 7, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill

Educational Support

Technical Skills

Interpreting Financial Statements, Accounting and Finance, Auditing, Educational support, Compliance Enforcement

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Presenting, Reasoning, Continuous Improvement

Agency Contact Name

Morgan Webb

Agency Contact Information

morgan.webb@education.ohio.gov