What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Program Specialist - Dispute Resolution position at Ohio Department of Education and Workforce?
Education
On behalf of the Office for Exceptional Children (OEC) ensures compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and state regulations through the formal complaint process:
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.
Organization
Education and Workforce
Agency Contact Name and Information
Morgan Webb (Morgan.Webb@education.ohio.gov)
Unposting Date
Apr 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
25 South Front Street
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
Starting at $34.28
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Educational Support
Technical Skills
Interviewing, Education, Investigation, Law
Professional Skills
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Time Management, Written Communication
Agency Overview
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
On behalf of the Office for Exceptional Children (OEC) ensures compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and state regulations through the formal complaint process:
- Investigates IDEA formal complaints within the 60 day federal timeline;
- Ensures formal complaint process is followed;
- Provides technical assistance to parties regarding the process, develops various complain letters;
- Develops interview questions;
- Conducts onsite visits (as applicable);
- Develops final report (e.g., letter of finding, withdrawal) which outlines compliance and non-compliance with IDEA;
- Develops a corrective action plan if there is noncompliance.
- Provides technical assistance to district administrators, advocates, attorneys, parents and organizations regarding the dispute resolution process and IDEA;
- Responds to inquiries regarding the dispute resolution processes and IDEA;
- Makes presentations to State agencies, committees, parents, school districts and other groups on a variety of special education topics.
- Participates and organizes statewide meetings for administrators, teachers and parents of children with disabilities.
- Conducts workshops and makes presentations.
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.
- 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.
Organization
Education and Workforce
Agency Contact Name and Information
Morgan Webb (Morgan.Webb@education.ohio.gov)
Unposting Date
Apr 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
25 South Front Street
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
Starting at $34.28
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Educational Support
Technical Skills
Interviewing, Education, Investigation, Law
Professional Skills
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Time Management, Written Communication
Agency Overview
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
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