The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 R.C. and performs the following duties:

Ideal Candidate resides in Cuyahoga County and will provide support to the East Cleveland City School District.

Builds capacity in urban school districts (Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, East Cleveland, Lima, Toledo, Youngstown, and Zanesville) with a focus on improving outcomes for students with disabilities by performing the following activities, including but not limited to:

• Assists in the design and implementation of effective instructional practices by providing targeted support and technical assistance through onsite visits to improve educational services and outcomes in Ohio’s urban school districts

• Works intensively onsite with districts to support the development, alignment, and implementation of policies, procedures, programming, and improvement plans tailored to identified needs
• Analyzes and interprets multiple data sources to assess progress, inform decision-making, and adjust supports to strengthen student outcomes
• Monitors and verifies compliance with IDEA and the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children with Disabilities, ensuring alignment between compliance requirements and instructional practice
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to coordinate supports, reduce duplication, and ensure coherence across Department initiatives and district priorities
• Serves as a central point of coordination for supports and system-level improvement efforts, ensuring alignment to statewide priorities, including the 11 District Plan, and that work is prioritized and responsive to district needs over time
• Establishes and maintains ongoing communication and structured follow-up with district leadership to monitor implementation, address barriers, and support continuous improvement
• Develops and disseminates technical assistance resources that support students with disabilities and other at-risk learners in accessing and progressing in the general education curriculum
• Utilizes monitoring and compliance information to inform supports, identify areas of need, and guide district improvement efforts
• Assists districts with self-review summary reports and the development and completion of Corrective Action Plans and Improvement Plans as required by Special Education Profiles
• Identifies emerging needs, implementation challenges, and gaps in practice, and works with districts and partners to adjust strategies and supports accordingly

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Unusual Working Conditions:
Requires travel throughout the State of Ohio and may require overnight stays. Must be willing and able to secure a valid driver’s license or supply reliable transportation.

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 of experience in any combination of the following areas:

• Education administration
• Special education
• Education experience in an urban 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 (human.resources@education.ohio.gov).

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.