Education Program Specialist - Program Design

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.

Provide guidance, coordination, and support to stakeholders for the implementation of high-quality programs of study according to section 124 of the Federal Perkins Act which includes but is not limited to the following tasks:

• Monitors the CTE-26 application system used to approve funding for new and existing career-technical programs;

• Reviews, proposes & formulates high-quality programs of study to ensure students have meaningful access and are engaged in high-quality CTE programs;

• Provides technical assistance to Ohio Technical Centers to expand delivery of secondary CTE courses;

• Monitors the Innovative Pathway Program to prepare students for employment in emerging careers that cross multiple career field pathways supported by in-demand or critical occupations;

• Supports opportunities relevant to the provision of the Perkins Act Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs) and Career-Technical Articulation Verification (CTAV) initiative;

• 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.

• Builds and maintains business and industry partnerships;

• Provides technical assistance to school district personnel (e.g., integrating content standards into curriculum, Program of Study development/implementation);

• Plans and provides professional development activities and technical assistance communication for administrators and educators;

• Plans and designs strategies to support the implementation of new program models;

• Reviews and analyzes program performance data.

• Assists with the implementation of programs and activities associated with career-technical student organizations (i.e. Ohio DECA, Ohio BPA, Educators Rising).

Acts on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Office of Career-Technical Education (CTE) for the administration of career technical education programs according to state and federal laws:

• Implements the state Perkins plan;

• Reviews and approves local Perkins plans;

• Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness;

• Assures compliance with applicable Federal and State laws;

• Provides technical assistance;

• Uses state and federal guidelines to approve new program applications and improve existing programs;

• Supports and develops State data systems relevant to the provision of the Perkins Act;

• Researches exemplary models and best practices that enhance CTE programming;

• Assists with the implementation of programs and activities associated with career-technical student organizations.

The work location of this position is 25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. You will be required to report to this work location, if selected.  

If this position is filled with an internal employee who has an approved telework agreement, the employee may be required to report in-person during the initial training period.

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 qualification of 72 months combined experience in the following:

• Career-Technical Education program development and/or Career-Technical Education program administration.
• Educational counseling or career advising in middle school, high school, and/or postsecondary related to career-technical education and/or career connected learning.
• Curriculum coordination - overseeing curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of middle school, high school, and/or postsecondary for career-technical education and/or career connected learning.

Job Skills: Educational support

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.