Education Program Specialist - Resource Management

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.

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.

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

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 final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

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]).

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 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.