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Location

Columbus, OH | United States

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Job description

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Work Locations : 25 South Front Street 25 S. Front St. Columbus 43215

Organization : Education and Workforce

Classified Indicator : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Exempt

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : M-F, 40 hours per week

Compensation : 43.00/hour

Unposting Date : Feb 29, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Educational Support

Technical Skills : Accounting and Finance, Customer Service, Education, Grants Administration, Policy Direction

Professional Skills : Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Contact Name : Morgan Webb

Agency Contact Information : [email protected]

Perkins Special Populations Administrator

(240000SZ)

Job Duties

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:

Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 ORC and performs the following educational and/or research duties:

Plans, develops and implements federal civil rights compliance for the Office of Career-Technical Education:

• Reviews, proposes & formulates policies for equitable access to and opportunities within career technical education programs for all students (e.g., admissions, licensure boards);

• Monitors and provides technical assistance (e.g., using Methods of Administration guidelines);

• Performs local district on-site compliance reviews;

• Reviews remedial action;

• Prepares reports to local districts and Federal Office of Civil Rights;

• Provides professional & technical assistance to State & local Career-Technical Planning Districts (CTPD) regarding civil rights compliance for all applicable legislation;

• Assists districts with CTPD structure changes;

• Conducts legal research as requested;

• Read, review, propose and create Ohio Administrative Code rule revisions as needed;

• Produces, maintains, & updates records concerning procedures and requirements;

• Prepares reports for the unit and State Board of Education as needed;

• Conducts training;

• Makes presentations;

• Provides mediation as necessary.

Develops and manages program evaluation of state supported institutions:

• Review, propose & formulate policies to analyze and translate data for state supported institutions within career-technical education programs for state supported institutions (e.g., data sharing);

• Interpret & implement policy & plans;

• Provides guidance to customers (e.g., Department of Youth Services, Ohio State School for the Blind leadership) to evaluate & monitor the use of Carl D. Perkins grant & CTE Enhancements for Institutions/Corrections grant;

• Develops plan & procedures to facilitate compliance with legislation;

• Serves as Department's main contact with state supported institutions;

• Serves as Department’s main contact with CTPD superintendents, directors, treasurers, high level university administrators & other administrators on strategic planning, program evaluation, state & federal funding policies, rules, & regulations;

• Interprets & implements policy & plans;

• Reviews & approves state supported institutions career-technical plans through Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP) electronic system;

• Plans, schedules & conducts field visits with CTPD superintendents, directors, and other state supported institutions leaders at secondary & adult level;

• Reviews state supported institutions plans for adequacy & for conformity to program guidelines;

• Maintains activity & site visitation records & reports;

• Plans, organizes & provides leadership for the review & assessment of state supported institutions programs.

Collaborates as needed with other units in the office of Career-Technical Education, Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and other state agencies to provide technical assistance.

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

• Master’s degree in education, Education Policy and Leadership, Adult Workforce Education, or Public Administration;
• OR Undergraduate degree with 3 years working with special populations (e.g., individuals with disabilities, English language learners, individuals from economically disadvantaged families, homeless individuals and youth in foster care) as a teacher or case manager.

Preferred Experience

• Experience developing and implementing policy (e.g., ADA, IDEA, Perkins V, ESSA);
• Strong organization skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex roles and responsibilities;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team building skills;
• Systems thinker with creativity and strong problem-solving skills.

Knowledge: (1*) Agency Policies & Procedures; (2) Customer and Personal Service; (3) Economics and Accounting; (4) Education and Training.

Skills: (5) Critical Thinking/Judgement and Decision Making; (6) Learning Strategies; (7) Communication (e.g., written, oral, active listening; (8) Word Processing (e.g., Microsoft Office); (9) Management of Financial Resources; (10) Monitoring.

Abilities: (11) Comprehension (e.g., oral, written, reading) (12) Problem Solving & Problem Sensitivity; (13) Reasoning.

*Developed after employment

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 Assistant Chief of Human Resources in the Office of Human Resources.

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.

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.

Knowledge: (1*) Agency Policies & Procedures; (2) Customer and Personal Service; (3) Economics and Accounting; (4) Education and Training.

Skills: (5) Critical Thinking/Judgement and Decision Making; (6) Learning Strategies; (7) Communication (e.g., written, oral, active listening; (8) Word Processing (e.g., Microsoft Office); (9) Management of Financial Resources; (10) Monitoring.

Abilities: (11) Comprehension (e.g., oral, written, reading) (12) Problem Solving & Problem Sensitivity; (13) Reasoning.

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 Assistant Chief of Human Resources in the Office of Human Resources.

Background Check Information

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 final candidate for this position will be required to submit 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 any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

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