Education Program Specialist

On behalf of the High‑Quality Instruction Unit and the Office of Academic Success (Literacy Achievement and Academic Success Section), this role serves as an education program specialist by providing internal and external support for professional learning on high‑quality, evidence‑based instruction, Ohio’s Learning Standards, Ohio’s Model Curricula, and high‑quality instructional materials.

Ohio Revised Code requires Social Studies and Financial Literacy standards and model curriculum, financial literacy license validation, and the development of a model policy for exemption of financial literacy instruction. In addition, the Governor has prioritized the development of an Integrated Model Curriculum which integrates Social Studies content in English Language Arts instruction.

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

• Lead the creation or revision of Ohio’s K‑12 Learning Standards and Model Curriculum as defined in Ohio Revised Code (ORC).
• Develop implementation supports, including guidance, universal professional learning, and implementation tools aligned with the IMTSS framework, Department priorities and initiatives to assist educational stakeholders in designing and delivering instruction that is aligned to Ohio’s Learning Standards and meets the needs of all learners.
• Develop guidance documents and practical implementation tools focused on delivering high‑quality tiered instruction within the IMTSS framework to support instructional leaders navigate new standards and curriculum revisions.
• Partner with regional service providers, higher education, local education agencies, and professional associations to support the implementation of Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum through universal professional learning, technical assistance, and implementation tools.
• Develop, support, and maintain high‑quality synchronous and asynchronous professional learning courses and trainings for state, regional, and district leaders that align with agency and team priorities, including Learning Management System courses, web‑based courses, professional learning series, webinars, and in‑person trainings to support Ohio educators.
• Support and build connections for the educational community on tier 1 high‑quality instruction, including the use of Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum, high‑quality instructional materials, and formative/summative assessments.
• Support/Facilitate a statewide network for supporting academic achievement grounded in the IMTSS framework, leveraging regional partners’ expertise.
• Collaborate with cross‑office and cross‑agency teams to ensure high‑quality teaching, research, and student learning outcomes for all Ohio learners.
• Review and provide input on policy changes as needed.
• Support the implementation of legislation and policy through the development of implementation tools and resources, technical assistance, and other information to ensure compliance with Ohio Revised Code.
• Manage communications and outreach to professional organizations and other stakeholders that support the educational community in the implementation of policy or agency initiatives.
• Maintain webpages and external‑facing resources, including guidance documents aligned with Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum and external communications (Gov Delivery, Ed Connection, etc.).
• Stay current and disseminate the latest educational data, national trends, research, and evidence‑based practices to support implementation of grade‑level, standards‑aligned instruction.
• Represent the Department at local, state, and national conferences, as needed.
• Work with outside contractors/funded projects to ensure the delivery of products/services.
• Serves as a content specialist responsible for collaborative development, coordination, and implementation of statewide education policy.

Serves as the K‑12 Social Studies and Financial Literacy expert on committees (i.e., internal & external initiatives & projects);
Provides support for social studies and financial literacy instruction including professional learning around content standards…