About Us:

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.

What You'll Do:

Supports the Office of Whole Child Supports by implementing policies and procedures relating to the education of the whole child with a focus on emotional development and behavioral issues:

• Provides statewide administrative and educational technical assistance to school districts and parent groups regarding the assessment and intervention strategies in areas of social and emotional behavior;
• Provides professional development opportunities to school personnel on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), social-emotional learning and other related topics;
• Assists ESCs, SSTs, and local districts with the acquisition and utilization of PBIS data systems, (e.g. PBISApps);
• Collaborates Ohio PBIS Network in developing trainings, resources, on-line resources, and family friendly information associated with PBIS;
• Consults with school administrators and special education personnel regarding the development and management of effective interventions for students suspected of having a disability;
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to districts and parents in the identification and eligibility criteria for students with disabilities;
• Develops and manages effective services for students with disabilities;
• Makes recommendations on the development of rules, policies and procedures for the administration of technical assistance statewide to school districts, superintendents, administrators, special education personnel and pupil personnel with regard to federal and state policies and procedures;

Participates in inter-agency workgroups aligning PBIS with the whole child and other related agency initiatives.

• Administers and participates in statewide comprehensive school monitoring reviews for compliance of policy, state and federal rules and regulations;
• Responsible for collecting and reporting state and federal PBIS requirements;
• Provides technical assistance and training to regional State Support Teams (SST);
• Interprets and implements policies related to statewide programs and administration of programs.

Performs other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to:

• Participates and organizes statewide meetings for administrators, teachers and parents of children with disabilities;
• Conducts workshops and makes presentations.

What's in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications
6 years experience in an educational setting, in one or more of the following areas:

• School counselor, school social worker, school psychologist, mental health or behavioral specialist, dean of students, teacher, administrator, prevention specialist).
• Experience in developing and implementing programs and supports in a school to address the needs of the whole child (i.e., social-emotional, behavioral and mental health).

Job Skills: Educational support