Alternate Assessment Education Program Specialist at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Educational Support, Assessment Development, Policy Interpretation, Technical Assistance, Compliance Monitoring, Training Development, Communication, Quality Control, Legislation Interpretation, Data Analysis, Workshop Facilitation, Research, Presentation Skills, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Accessibility Guidelines

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Acts as an education program specialist for the Office for Exceptional Children in conjunction with the Office of Assessment by monitoring and implementing policies and procedures relating to the alternate assessment for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities: · Coordinates and oversees the development and administration of Ohio Statewide Assessments, specifically the alternate assessment. · Communicates statewide assessment policies, legislature, federal statute and regulations. · Monitors contractors for content, deliverables and compliance to ensure statewide assessments and related materials are formatted, reviewed, printed and distributed to districts/schools by deliverable dates. · Provides ongoing planning and communication regarding the development of assessments and ancillary materials, administration procedures and scoring and reporting procedures. · Monitors contractors to ensure effective development and implementation of the statewide assessments for Ohio, especially the alternate assessment. · Participates in quality control of online and paper-based statewide assessments. · Coordinates ESSA state compliance activities for alternate assessment participation. · Communicates state eligibility guidelines for the alternate assessment. · Annually reviews and makes public alternate assessment participation data. Coordinates Ohio’s system of general supervision for alternate assessment participation. · Develops reports on state compliance activities for alternate assessment participation. Provides technical assistance to school officials, parents, students and the public regarding the administration of statewide assessments for Ohio in accordance with ORC and OAC (e.g., assists with understanding administration process and results): · Interprets and explains testing policies including proper application of test accommodations for students with disabilities; · Develops guidelines for accessibility features and accommodations for state assessments; · Researches and evaluates applications of emerging and innovative technology relative to state assessments and makes recommendations for their use; · Ensures current assessment information is available through a variety of sources (e.g., web, email, newsletters, webinars, web conferencing, social media, reports); · Reviews changing state and federal laws, best practices, and educational data and research and recommends policy changes as needed; · Monitors alternate assessment test progress and administration according to established rules and procedures; · Facilitates and/or attends committee meetings; · Develops training materials and presentations and presents information to groups; · Administers, reviews, and approves alternate assessment tiered support and monitoring by providing technical assistance during the development of corrective action plans for compliance issues; · Provides technical assistance and training to statewide systems of support. Performs other duties as assigned: · Participates and organizes statewide meetings for administrators, teachers, and parents of students with disabilities; · Conducts workshops and makes presentations. Unusual Working Conditions: Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. (Must be willing and able to secure a valid Driver’s License OR supply your own transportation.) Minimum Qualifications 6 years of experience: providing support and services to children with disabilities including students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. interpreting legislation and law (i.e., operating standards, Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, state/federal requirements and guidelines, providing direction/guidance to stakeholders). performing one of the following (i.e., measurements/psychometrics, educational policy development, assessment/evaluation) in a government and/or educational setting. -OR- 6 years of experience: providing support and services to those who work with children with disabilities including students with the most significant cognitive disabilities (i.e., teacher, administrator, professional development provider, technical assistance provider). interpreting legislation and law (i.e., operating standards, Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, state/federal requirements and guidelines, providing direction/guidance to stakeholders). performing one of the following (i.e., measurements/psychometrics, educational policy development, assessment/evaluation) in a government and/or educational setting. Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a Master’s degree in one of the following areas: Education [i.e., special education, educational administration/leadership, curriculum (core academic content), assessment] 6 years of experience providing support and services to children with disabilities including students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. -OR- 6 years of experience providing support and services to those who work with children with disabilities including students with the most significant cognitive disabilities (i.e., teacher, administrator, professional development provider, technical assistance provider). Job Skills: Educational support

Responsibilities

The role involves monitoring and implementing policies related to alternate assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities. It includes coordinating the development and administration of assessments, ensuring compliance, and providing technical assistance to stakeholders.