State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Position Overview

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the State Board of Education. As the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, you will be responsible for the following job duties:

• Provides expertise in the field of K-12 education.
• Serves as the executive officer of the State Board of Education.
• Administers, directs, and coordinates all internal and external operations of the Board and assists in fulfilling the following educational responsibilities and functions within the Board’s statutory authority, in accordance with Section  of the Ohio Revised Code:
  • Adopts requirements for educator licensure.
  • Processes and issues educator licenses.
  • Investigates and resolves educator misconduct complaints.
  • Evaluates background checks, evaluates eligibility for licensure, and participates in the retained applicant fingerprint database program.
  • Determines school district territory transfer disputes.
  • Administers the teacher and school counselor evaluation systems.
  • Oversees the Ohio Teacher of the Year program.
  • Interfaces with and provides staff support to the Educator Standards Board.
• Implements the educational policies, orders, directives, and administrative functions of the State Board of Education, including but not limited to the:
  • Implementation of the Board’s policies and procedures.
  • Promulgation of administrative rules in accordance with Section  of the Ohio Revised Code and Chapter 119 of the Ohio Revised Code.
  • Advocacy of the Board’s legislative, budget, and policy recommendations regarding priorities for primary and secondary education to the Director of the Department of Education and Workforce.
  • Facilitation of Board requests for assistance from the Department of Education and Workforce in the exercise of the Board’s statutory powers and duties.
  • Facilitation and communication of information with the Department of Education and Workforce as necessary for both entities to effectively perform their functions including sharing proprietary or confidential information.
  • Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Represents and advocates on behalf of the Board and actively engages with the Governor’s office, state agencies, federal agencies, legislators, national organizations, and stakeholders.
• Leads staff to carry out the day‑to‑day administrative responsibilities for all aspects of the Board’s operations including:
  • Recruiting, hiring, and training staff, setting compensation, conducting performance evaluations, and disciplining and terminating employees.
  • Developing organizational structure and staffing patterns to support the work of the Board.
  • Developing employment policies and procedures.
  • Assigning and supervising staff.
• Oversees the Board’s budgetary and financial operations including its annual operating budget, receipt of revenue, disbursements of funds, and approval and execution of contracts.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the information technology plan for the Board.
• Serves as the Secretary of the State Board of Education and attends board meetings.
• Maintains records of all official proceedings of the Board, keeps the records, papers, and documents belonging to the Board, and establishes safeguards to prevent disclosure of confidential information.
• Acts as a representative of the Board by:
  • Serving as the Board’s spokesperson.
  • Serving as an advisor to the Director of the Department of Education and Workforce.
  • Engaging with school personnel and other stakeholders.
  • Serving as a nonvoting, ex‑officio member of the Educator Standards Board and the Subcommittee on Standards for Superintendents.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Board.

This position is unclassified pursuant to ORC Section (C).

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in educational leadership.