Residential and After School Programming Administrator

On July 4, 2023, Governor DeWine signed into law Ohio House Bill 33 (H.B. 33), which created the Ohio Deaf Blind Education Services (ODBES) agency. ODBES is one agency with multiple divisions including the Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB), the Ohio School for the Deaf (OSD), Statewide Services and Outreach (SSO), and the Early Learning Services (ELS). ODBES operates under the control and supervision of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW). DEW appoints a superintendent to provide support for deaf and blind education services including supervising the state school for the deaf and the state school for the blind. H.B. 33 abolished the individual superintendent positions for both state schools and transfers their powers and duties to the current superintendent, Dr. Lou Maynus, for ODBES.

Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 O.R.C. and performs educational and/or research duties.

Serves as Residential and After School Programming Administrator for ODBES:

Collaborates with and oversees resident life supervisors, youth leaders, and other assigned staff in developing and implementing after school programming, support summer programming, and athletics for students (e.g., lifelong learning skills, behavior modification, recreation, dormitory living, social interaction, personal hygiene, IEP/IRP development, community outreach programming, etc.);

Recommends and implements policies, procedures, and programs that enhance the safety and well-being of residential students;

Works to engage day students in after school programming;

Seeks and obtains resources from community partnerships to support after school programming;

Providing positive and proactive leadership to staff and students (e.g., communications, resolving problematic issues, developing strategies, conflict resolution, goal setting, etc.);

Reviewing the budget and directing expenditures;

Updates the superintendent on program issues (e.g., facility, student and staff needs, etc.).

Supports and assists supervisory and programmatic staff:

Recruits, interviews, selects, and oversees orientation of employees;

Ensures supervisors are trained and/or provides training to staff (e.g., staff development, policies/procedures, safety/emergency practices, accountability logs, etc.);

Coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees;

Plans, monitors and performs job appraisals (e.g., goal setting, strategic action plans, improvement plans, etc.);

Prepares work assignments and schedules;

Conducts, documents and reviews weekly walkthroughs with supervisors;

Monitors staff payroll, requests for leave forms, and overtime rosters;

Maintains accurate documentation of student numbers, dorm locations, fire and tornado drills, resident life handbook, dorm removals, other discipline, etc.

Performs other administrative duties:

Manages after school programming grants and awards;

Supports SSO with summer programming;

Represents ODBES in the community on matters pertaining to student needs;

Maintains professional and technical knowledge (e.g., attends educational workshops; reviews publications, obtains certification in First Aid and training in CPR and Crisis Intervention);

Supports effective communication with parents and the community through collaboration with the communications department.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule. (Night and weekend shifts.)

The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Kimberly Basil at or .

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

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.

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Human Services or related field.

Must have at least two (2) years experience working with children with disabilities in education, rehabilitation, or mental health.

Must demonstrate Survival Plus level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) within the first twelve (12) months of employment and Intermediate level within thirty-six (36) months of employment.

Technical Skills\: American Sign Language, Education, Executive Leadership, Management, Program Management

Professional Skills\: Building Trust, Collaboration, Confidentiality, Decision Making, Organizing and Planning

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.