Education Program Specialist - Resource Management at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Assistance, Fiscal Monitoring, Data Collection, Compliance, Trend Analysis, Grant Management, Education Administration, IDEA Implementation, Professional Development, Financial Management, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Data Interpretation, Continuous Improvement, Problem Identification, Student Performance Improvement

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Conducts fiscal monitoring and evaluation of Ohio school districts, community schools, other project partners: · Provides technical assistance to district personnel regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) implementation; · Assists school districts in receiving and utilizing Federal Student Program funds to improve student performance; · Determines appropriate monitoring techniques (e.g., targeted review focused on use of federal IDEA funds); · Collects data (through interviews and data collection tools) in order to facilitate plans for improving results for students; · Conducts onsite and desk monitoring activities to determine compliance with applicable federal and state laws for the education of children with disabilities (IDEA); · Prepares reports on school district compliance with IDEA regulations; · Provides technical assistance to districts regarding planning, implementation and operation of IDEA; · Provides technical assistance to districts regarding navigation, planning, and implementation of Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP); · Performs trend analysis using data to validate state efforts and to inform decisions relating to policy development, problem identification, individual district progress, and comparative studies relating national, state and local data; · Monitors development, procurement and management of DEW/OEC sponsored grants, projects and contracted services; · Responds to legislative and administrative requests for data based information. Ensures development and implementation of district action plans to improve results for students: · Verifies compliance with federal and state requirements; · Interprets data on a national, statewide and district basis; Serves as the liaison between IDEA Resource Management and district superintendents, treasurers, and program coordinators. Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: Designs, participates and presents professional development and technical assistance regarding IDEA regulations, guidance and operational strategies, budget and accounting requirements for financial accountability and EMIS requirements related to special education data. 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. If this position is filled with an internal employee who has an approved telework agreement, the employee may be required to report in-person during the initial training period. 6 years experience in any combination of the following: Providing technical assistance/support related to federal grants (i.e., implementing, monitoring, interpreting). Education administration. Managing business best practices & initiatives to ensure financial compliance (i.e., auditing, financial management, resource allocation). Job Skills: Educational support

Responsibilities

The Education Program Specialist conducts fiscal monitoring and evaluation of school districts and provides technical assistance regarding IDEA implementation. They also prepare compliance reports and assist in the planning and operation of improvement plans for students.