Education Program Specialist at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Educational Support, Training, Professional Development, Compliance, Data Analysis, School Improvement, Technical Assistance, Collaboration, Monitoring, Resource Allocation, Evidence-Based Strategies, Communication, Budget Review, Continuous Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Interpretation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The Office of Community Schools is hiring for an Education Program Specialist. Serves as a liaison between the Department and community school stakeholders, including sponsors, operators, and school leaders to ensure excellent customer services while providing needed information, resources, and directives. Provides training and professional development to community school sponsors, operators and school leaders on improvement strategies, compliance, and best practices Interprets and applies to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Ohio Revised Code (ORC), and state foundation funding guidance to support school improvement initiatives. Review all components of the Department’s “Ed Steps” to monitor and ensure continuous improvement and alignment to state initiatives Review education plans for inclusion of evidence-based strategies that promote school improvement within all subgroups. Monitor the implementation of action steps and funding allocations to support school improvement Track and analyze performance and compliance data to identify trends that inform improvement planning Review federal allocations and collaboration with grants management team to ensure funds are utilized and aligned with school improvement efforts and state initiative and federal identifications Reviews financial data and school budgets for accuracy and alignment with improvement goals. Provides technical assistance to internal Departmental staff and external stakeholders to clarify office policies, procedures, and expectations Offers technical support to schools in preparation and submission of documentation to data collection system Collaborate with State Support Team consultants to align services and support for federally identified schools and sponsors Facilitate and support the continuous improvement planning process for schools identified under federal accountability (e.g. CSI, ATSI and TSI) Review compliance documentation submitted by schools and sponsors for completeness and accuracy Understands how to access the State System of Support to connect stakeholders to appropriate statewide and regional resources Participates in job related professional development opportunities and required trainings Serve on Department committees related to community school performance and improvement. Develop and share tools, reports, and resources to support evidence-based decision making and strategic planning Create newsletter articles, provide training, and represent the Office at community school related functions Performs other related duties as assigned: Occasional travel throughout the state of Ohio (must be willing and able to secure a valid Driver’s License). 72 months of experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required. Community School Experience School Improvement Experience Job Skills: Educational support

Responsibilities

The Education Program Specialist serves as a liaison between the Department and community school stakeholders, providing training and resources to ensure compliance and improvement strategies. They monitor performance data and assist in the continuous improvement planning process for federally identified schools.