Education Program Specialist - Urban Supports

Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 R.C. and performs the following duties:

Ideal Candidate resides in Cuyahoga County and will provide support to the Cleveland Municipal School District. Builds Capacity In Urban School Districts (i.e., Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, East Cleveland, Lima, Toledo, Youngstown, Zanesville) With The Focus On Students With Disabilities By Performing The Following Activities Including But Not Limited To

• Assists in the design and implementation of effective instructional practices by providing support and technical assistance through onsite visits to improve educational services and outcomes in Ohio’s urban school districts;
• Works intensively onsite with urban school districts in the development and implementation of procedures, programs, and improvement plans tailored to the needs of the district;
• Analyzes and interprets data to measure impact of supports on student performance;
• Verifies compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children with Disabilities;
• Collaborates with internal and external partners in the design and management of projects related to improving progress for all students;
• Develops and disseminates technical assistance resources that provide opportunities for exceptional children and other at-risk learners to make progress in the general education curriculum;
• Develops protocols for onsite monitoring or desk reviews and prepares federal, state, and local reports;
• Assists districts with self-review summary reports and the development and completion of Corrective Action Plans and Improvement Plans as required by Special Education Profiles.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Unusual

Working Conditions:

Requires travel throughout State of Ohio and may require overnight stay. (Must be willing and able to secure a valid Driver’s License OR supply your own transportation.)

6 years of experience in any combination of the following areas

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

Organization

Education and Workforce

Agency Contact Name and Information

Hollie.

Robinsono.gov

Unposting Date

Feb 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County

Compensation

$34.28

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

40 hrs per wk, M-F

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Educational Support

Technical Skills

Training, Educational support

Professional Skills

Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Verbal 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.

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