District Support Specialist- Central Region

District Support Specialist – Central Region (260004S2)

Positioned within the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, this role provides educational support and improvement services across the Central Region, covering counties including Delaware, Franklin, Madison, Pickaway, Fairfield, Licking, Knox, Richland, Morrow, Marion, Union, and Logan.

• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned schools and districts, coordinating support teams such as State Support Teams, Educational Service Centers, and Department staff.
• Conduct on‑site and virtual visits to assess implementation, review progress, identify barriers and support continuous improvement.
• Support the 11 District Plan and state‑directed improvement initiatives through coordination of support activities, progress reviews, data analysis, and reporting.
• Provide coaching, consultation, technical assistance, and professional learning related to educational benefits, special education improvement, and evidence‑based practices.
• Assist with Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), and Student Group Accountability activities.
• Facilitate strategic planning, problem‑solving and continuous improvement processes with district leadership teams.
• Review school and district improvement plans including One Plans, One Needs Assessments, Service Delivery Agreements, and progress reports to ensure alignment with state requirements.
• Analyze academic and special‑education data to identify trends and inform decision‑making.
• Prepare reports, presentations and other documentation to communicate progress and outcomes to stakeholders.
• When school activities are reduced, shift focus to support departmental priorities, special projects, and professional learning.
• Travel to schools and districts statewide as required, and may be assigned to additional regions.

• Participate in regional implementation teams supporting CSI schools.
• Engage in learning walks, instructional reviews, and follow‑up support focused on High‑Quality Instructional Materials and literacy practices.
• Collaborate with district leaders, administrators, and support staff on instructional implementation and improvement.
• Collect and analyze evidence of implementation, instructional materials, observation data, and student outcomes.
• Contribute to action planning, implementation monitoring, and continuous improvement for curriculum and MTSS.
• Prepare implementation summaries and recommendations.

• Support development and continuous improvement of Ohio’s Integrated MTSS framework.
• Deliver professional learning, resources, and implementation supports aligned with the framework.
• Collaborate with Department offices and partners to align initiatives and resources.
• Assist schools and districts in evaluating MTSS implementation, identifying strengths and next steps.
• Stay current on MTSS research, best practices, and policy developments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requires statewide travel with potential overnight stays and a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities (employee development funds, public service loan forgiveness)
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation

6 years of experience in any combination of the following areas:

• Education administration
• Special education
• Education experience in an urban setting

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and considers candidates without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns may be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and is committed to providing access, inclusion and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Ohio is a drug‑free workplace. The position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.