Education Program Specialist - Report Card Team

Assist in administering state report card, federal ESSA laws and programs.

• Researches, analyzes, compiles data, interprets, and completes reports for stakeholders regarding state and federal accountability system;
• Contributes to the development of products and analyses such as Special Education Profiles, Special Education Ratings and State Performance Plans/Annual Performance Reports.
• Establishes and maintains relationships and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., participate in work groups, facilitate collaboration events, provide feedback);
• Facilitates cross-office and agency communication to ensure alignment and leveraging of resources;
• Creates products, tools and methods for appropriate program implementation according to best practices and established guidelines.
• Analyzes and disseminates policies, standards and business rules to internal and external stakeholders;
• Determines, develops and/or provides professional development opportunities (e.g., training, workshop, conference presentations) for stakeholders;
• Evaluates specialized program assistance (e.g., survey, feedback) and/or evaluates training outcomes (e.g., survey, feedback).
• Develops, presents and/or provides resources for specialized program requests (e.g., respond to communications, travel to locations to conduct site visits, training, events); and
• Reviews changing state and federal laws, best practices, and educational data and research and recommends policy changes as needed to direct supervisor.
  
  

Independently leads analyses concerning the Ohio School Report Card, the federal accountability system:

• Analyzes data utilizing statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, R) including review of data for bias and sensitivity;
• Prepares statistical and narrative reports on individual schools and/or school districts (e.g., school and/or program evaluation, school improvement);
• Communicates results through data visualization (e.g., ensuring technical information is accessible to non-technical audiences/stakeholders);
• Prepares and delivers presentations to internal and external audiences;
• Provides customer-focused technical assistance regarding school and district performance data and special education indicator data;
• Participates in internal advisory groups to help define impact and implications of legislation on state accountability, data reporting systems, and federal special education data; and
• Assists in data quality assurance activities.
  
  

Performs Other Related Duties As Assigned

• Maintains personal schedules and filing;
• Contributes to office/agency initiatives;
• Participates in meetings;
• Stays informed on industry trends;
• Participates in job-related professional development and ongoing training;
• Serves on state-wide committees.
  
  

6 years experience analyzing and interpreting data and communicating findings to inform services, outcomes, and initiatives for students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing federal and state legislation, developing reports, and communicating results to stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating multiple teams and projects; completing projects according to prescribed timelines.
  
  

Job Skills: Educational support

Organization

Education and Workforce

Agency Contact Name and Information

Hollie.Robinson@education.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 16, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

25 South Front Street

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$34.28 - $50.65

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

40

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Educational Support

Technical Skills

Data Modeling, Educational support

Professional Skills

Decision Making, Performance Management, Problem Solving, 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.