Education Program Specialist

On behalf of the High-Quality Instruction Unit and the Office of Academic Success (Literacy Achievement and Academic Success Section), serves as an education program specialist by providing internal and external support for professional learning on high-quality, evidence-based instruction, Ohio’s Learning Standards, Ohio’s Model Curricula, and high-quality instructional materials. Ohio Revised Code requires Social Studies and Financial Literacy standards and model curriculum, financial literacy license validation, and the development of a model policy for exemption of financial literacy instruction. In addition, the Governor has prioritized the development of an Integrated Model Curriculum which integrates Social Studies content in English Language Arts instruction.

On behalf of the High-Quality Instruction Unit and the Office of Academic Success (Literacy Achievement and Academic Success Section), serves as an education program specialist by providing internal and external support for professional learning on high-quality, evidence-based instruction, Ohio’s Learning Standards, Ohio’s Model Curricula, and high-quality instructional materials.

Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 ORC and performs the following educational and/or research duties:

Lead the creation or revision of Ohio’s K-12 Learning Standards and Model Curriculum as defined in Ohio Revised Code (ORC).

Develop implementation supports, including guidance, universal professional learning, and implementation tools aligned with the IMTSS framework, Department priorities and initiatives to assist educational stakeholders in designing and delivering instruction that is aligned to Ohio’s Learning Standards and meets the needs of all learners.

Develop guidance documents and practical implementation tools focused on delivering high-quality tiered instruction within the IMTSS framework to support instructional leaders navigate new standards and curriculum revisions.

Partner with regional service providers, higher education, local education agencies, and professional associations to support the implementation of Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum through universal professional learning, technical assistance, and implementation tools.

Develop, support, and maintain high-quality synchronous and asynchronous professional learning courses and trainings for state, regional, and district leaders that align with agency and team priorities, including Learning Management System courses, web-based courses, professional learning series, webinars, and in-person trainings to support Ohio educators.

Support and build connections for the educational community on tier 1 high-quality instruction, including the use of Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum, high-quality instructional materials, and formative/summative assessments.

Support/Facilitate a statewide network for supporting academic achievement grounded in the IMTSS framework, leveraging regional partners' expertise.

Collaborate with cross-office and cross-agency teams to ensure high-quality teaching, research, and student learning outcomes for all Ohio learners.

Review and provide input on policy changes as needed.

Support the implementation of legislation and policy through the development of implementation tools and resources, technical assistance, and other information to ensure compliance with Ohio Revised Code.

Manage communications and outreach to professional organizations and other stakeholders that support the educational community in the implementation of policy or agency initiatives.

Maintain webpages and external-facing resources, including guidance documents aligned with Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum and external communications (GovDelivery, EdConnection, etc.)

Stay current and disseminate the latest educational data, national trends, research, and evidence-based practices to support implementation of grade-level, standards-aligned instruction.

Represent the Department at local, state, and national conferences, as needed.

Work with outside contractors/funded projects to ensure the delivery of products/services.

Serves as a content specialist responsible for collaborative development, coordination, and implementation of statewide education policy.

• Serves as the K-12 Social Studies and Financial Literacy expert on committees (i.e., internal & external initiatives & projects);
• Provides support for social studies and financial literacy instruction including professional learning around content standards and the model curriculum to support Ohio educators, and the implementation supports, including guidance documents for social studies and financial literacy for both internal and external stakeholders;
• Supports implementation of the standards and model curriculum for social studies and financial literacy, including agency-wide systems and protocols for planning, developing, and evaluating language, supports, and professional learning that promote best practices for social studies and financial literacy instruction, including integration across Ohio’s schools and districts
• Regularly communicates with the education community, as well as business/industry/professional and key organizations (e.g., employers, post-secondary institutions, professional associations, external agencies, and internal Department units), supports and assists with social studies and financial literacy implementation;
• Stays current and disseminates the latest educational data, national trends, research, and evidence-based practices to support implementation of grade-level, standards-aligned instruction.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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.

6 years combined experience in the following:

Working in an educational setting (i.e., pre-k, K-12, higher education) with experience in social studies and financial literacy

Leading high-level initiatives focused on social studies and financial literacy

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.
• Only For Unclassified Positions: 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.