Company: Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
Job description: Job Objectives: State Support Team - Region 11 seeks a full-time team member who will coach district personnel towards effective approaches for continuous improvement, including implementation and monitoring of evidence-based instructional practices. SST Consultant provides support to districts and schools to meet state and federal requirements, facilitate and support a comprehensive needs assessments (Ohio’s One Needs Assessment) to determine root cause, support research efforts through the use of Ohio’s evidence-based clearing house or other clearing house, facilitate districts’ development of one focused, coherent plan (Ohio’s One Plan) and provide implementation support and monitoring of implementation through the system structure of the Ohio Improvement Process.Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in the area for which an employee has primary responsibility (i.e., education, special education, early childhood education, education administration or appropriate related field or evidence of equivalency).
- Three to five years of successful classroom teaching, school improvement planning, special education administration or related experience.
- Expertise and/or significant leadership experience in several of the following areas:
- Data analysis, including data-based decision making and a thorough understanding of Ohio’s accountability system.
- Evidence-based processes and instructional practices, including development and implementation of academic and behavior supports.
- Experience in facilitating the Ohio Improvement Process (OIP).
- Knowledge of IDEA and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA);
- Coaching and consultation skills.
- Implementation and monitoring of improvement efforts.
- Delivery of high-quality professional learning and technical assistance.
- School administration.
- Preference will be given to candidates with strong skills in the above areas and who are also experienced in systems-level support for special education, including specially designed instruction and provision of free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
- Valid Ohio teaching license and/or administrative license.
- Experience as administrator at district or building level.
- Experience developing and providing professional development, coaching, and technical assistance for adult learners.
- Candidates will exhibit strong skills, knowledge, and expertise in
- Planning processes, including use of strategic problem-solving;
- Effective coaching and consultation skills in a school or district setting;
- Implementation and improvement monitoring strategies;
- Delivery of high-quality professional learning and technical assistance;
- Assists districts, schools and families with questions and concerns.
- Upholds Board policies and follows administrative guidelines and procedures.
- Uses data analysis skills to compare/contrast test scores, school district evaluations and student achievement data.
- Provides professional learning and technical assistance to districts.
- Interprets and enforces provisions of state education laws, rules, and regulation of state education boards.
- Researches, evaluates, and prepares recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school districts.
- Uses a computer to prepare and process information (e.g., input, compile, tabulate, post, store, retrieve, scan, modify, print, etc.)
- Assists with internal team assignments and/or special projects as directed.
- Stays up to date on current research, programs, data trends, educational news, and laws/regulations.
- Keeps current with advances in office technology.
- Cross-trains with other staff as directed and offers assistance when needed.
- Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
- Provides technical assistance that helps families and district personnel in cooperatively addressing potential contentious issues prior to filing a formal complaint.
- Serve as SST Consultant and have a general awareness and understanding of all aspects of SST work with the goal of collaboration and integration of work across all areas of focused support provided to school personnel and families in support of improved learning and outcomes.
- Attend professional development aligned with the scope of the work including opportunities to build knowledge regarding a broad range of data and reports resulting from Ohio’s accountability system and educator effectiveness programs to stay current on educational practices, resources, and legal issues.
- Meets the qualification to provide the school improvement services outlined in Ohio’s Strategic Priorities for Education, Ohio’s Consolidated ESSA Plan, Ohio’s State Systemic Improvement Plan, Ohio’s Plan to Improve Educational Experiences and Outcomes for Students with Disabilities, 11 District Improvement Plan, Ohio Materials Matters and implementation of the grant activities outlined in the grant agreement.
- Performs other specific job-related duties as directed by the Superintendent/designee.
- Performs other specific job-related duties as directed by the SST Director
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to lead change collaboratively.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines across varied stakeholders.
- Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Google Workspace, etc.);
- Experience working with historically underserved student groups; and
- Familiarity with the Ohio Improvement Process (OIP) and Ohio's One Plan and ED STEPS process, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Review current research, literature, and technical resources of information related to job responsibilities.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the SST Director.
Expected salary:
Location: Ohio
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