School Climate Specialist

Supports the Office of Whole Child Supports by implementing policies and procedures relating to the education of the whole child with a focus on wellness, school climate, and behavioral needs and structures in schools and districts:

• Provides professional development opportunities and technical assistance to school personnel on integrated multi-tiered systems of supports, school climate, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), student behavior, and other related topics;

• Use research and evidence-based practices in work and adhere to state and federal guidelines for integrated multi-tiered system of supports, student behavior supports implementation in Ohio schools and districts;

• Works with schools and districts on implementation status and reporting;

• Provides statewide administrative and educational technical assistance to schools, districts, and parent groups regarding the assessment and intervention strategies in areas of school climate and behavior;

• Provides resources for educational service centers (ESCs), state support teams (SSTs), schools, and districts to assess needs of students and select best-practices to incorporate in a plan to address those needs;

• Assists schools and districts with understanding and implementing an integrated multi-tiered system of support;

• Plans and facilitates any requested community of practice and professional development opportunities;

• Consults with school administrators and special education personnel regarding the development and management of effective interventions for students suspected of having a disability;

• Writes and maintains resources for schools and districts supporting the effective implementation of positive behavioral interventions and supports and school climate initiatives, including website guidance, communications, newsletters, or other communication;

• Develops and manages effective services for students with disabilities;

• Makes recommendations on the development of rules, policies, and procedures for the administration of technical assistance statewide to school districts, superintendents, administrators, special education personnel, and pupil personnel about federal and state law and policies;

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 72 months of experience in a school setting as a general education or special education teacher or administrator

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience or knowledge base of special education, school discipline, and integrated multi-tiered system of supports.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of state government and/or experience managing social service partnerships.
• Experience managing resources to achieve program outcomes.
• Previous employment in an educational setting.

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 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.