Education Program Specialist - Urban Supports

Schedule: Full-time

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

Builds capacity in urban school districts (i.e., Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, East Cleveland, Lima, Toledo, Youngstown, Zanesville) with the focus on 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 support and technical assistance through onsite visits to improve educational services and outcomes in Ohio’s urban school districts;

· Works intensively onsite with urban school districts in the development and implementation of procedures, programs, and improvement plans tailored to the needs of the district;

· Analyzes and interprets data to measure impact of supports on student performance;

· Verifies compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children with Disabilities;

· Collaborates with internal and external partners in the design and management of projects related to improving progress for all students;

· Develops and disseminates technical assistance resources that provide opportunities for exceptional children and other at-risk learners to make progress in the general education curriculum;

· Develops protocols for onsite monitoring or desk reviews and prepares federal, state, and local reports;

· 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.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Unusual Working Conditions: Requires travel throughout State of Ohio and may require overnight stay. (Must be willing and able to secure a valid Driver’s License OR supply your own transportation.)

A. 6 years 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.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; 4 years 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.

-Or completion of graduate core program in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; 3 years 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. B. In identified programs: Master’s degree and 3 years of education 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. For both options: The official position description and vacancy/job posting will reflect the required education and related experience. Only those applicants possessing the required education and related experience are to be considered for any vacancies posted.

Job Skills: Educational support