Education Program Specialist - Report Card Team

Assist in administering state report card, federal ESSA laws and programs.

• Researches, analyzes, compiles data, interprets, and completes reports for stakeholders regarding state and federal accountability system;
• Contributes to the development of products and analyses such as Special Education Profiles, Special Education Ratings and State Performance Plans/Annual Performance Reports.
• Establishes and maintains relationships and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., participate in work groups, facilitate collaboration events, provide feedback);
• Facilitates cross-office and agency communication to ensure alignment and leveraging of resources;
• Creates products, tools and methods for appropriate program implementation according to best practices and established guidelines.
• Analyzes and disseminates policies, standards and business rules to internal and external stakeholders;
• Determines, develops and/or provides professional development opportunities (e.g., training, workshop, conference presentations) for stakeholders;
• Evaluates specialized program assistance (e.g., survey, feedback) and/or evaluates training outcomes (e.g., survey, feedback).
• Develops, presents and/or provides resources for specialized program requests (e.g., respond to communications, travel to locations to conduct site visits, training, events); and
• Reviews changing state and federal laws, best practices, and educational data and research and recommends policy changes as needed to direct supervisor.

Independently leads analyses concerning the Ohio School Report Card, the federal accountability system:

• Analyzes data utilizing statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, R) including review of data for bias and sensitivity;
• Prepares statistical and narrative reports on individual schools and/or school districts (e.g., school and/or program evaluation, school improvement);
• Communicates results through data visualization (e.g., ensuring technical information is accessible to non-technical audiences/stakeholders);
• Prepares and delivers presentations to internal and external audiences;
• Provides customer-focused technical assistance regarding school and district performance data and special education indicator data;
• Participates in internal advisory groups to help define impact and implications of legislation on state accountability, data reporting systems, and federal special education data; and
• Assists in data quality assurance activities.

Performs other related duties as assigned:

• Maintains personal schedules and filing;
• Contributes to office/agency initiatives;
• Participates in meetings;
• Stays informed on industry trends;
• Participates in job-related professional development and ongoing training;
• Serves on state-wide committees.

6 years experience analyzing and interpreting data and communicating findings to inform services, outcomes, and initiatives for students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing federal and state legislation, developing reports, and communicating results to stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating multiple teams and projects; completing projects according to prescribed timelines.

Job Skills: Educational support

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.