ESEA Program Specialist at STATE OF OHIO in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Education is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals dedicated to fulfilling the vision established in Each Child, Our Future, Ohio’s strategic plan for education. The vision is, “In Ohio, each child is challenged to discover and learn, prepared to pursue a fulfilling post-high school path and empowered to become a resilient, lifelong learner who contributes to society.” Ensuring this vision for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students, in partnership with more than 240,000 educators across the state, is no small feat. Under the leadership of the superintendent of public instruction and governed by the State Board of Education, Department team members, in collaboration with a wide range of partners, are sharply focused on helping schools and districts continually improve to be the best they can be for each child. Equity and impact are core to every program, service and action. The Department’s work is well regarded both in Ohio and nationally for its innovative, leading-edge and forward-looking approach. When the Department succeeds, students succeed, communities succeed and Ohio succeeds.

Culture and Values:

Ohio Department of Education is mission driven, values a culture of feedback and places a premium on growth mindset among all its team members. Together the enterprise is building a continuous learning and improvement community.

Overview:

The Office of Federal Programs is looking for candidates with a commitment to serve districts and schools to achieve their goals and help raise student performance.  The candidates should have experience in working in the education or related fields as well as working with federal grants. The selected candidates will serve as a single point of contact to superintendents, treasurers and district staff on how to use implement federal programs and use resources to improve student outcomes.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Provides training and support to school districts regarding the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Ohio Department of Education’s data and compliance systems:

• Determines school district allocations, both formula and competitive, for ESEA and other federal programs;


• Provides support to internal and external stakeholders on ESEA and other federal laws, guidance, and state and federal budget and accounting principles;


• Provides support to ensure efficient school district implementation of the law;


• Assists school districts in receiving and utilizing federal ESEA and other federal funds;


• Assists school districts in completion of applications for federal funds and reviews for approval; 


• Review and approve applications


• Assists school districts with operating the e-grant planning and funding application (CCIP) and other systems used to administer and implement the consolidated application;


• Conducts trainings for internal and external stakeholders on federal ESEA laws and regulations, department operational systems, and office strategies and policies;


• Researches, compiles data, interprets and completes reports regarding state and federal laws.


• Conducts evaluations and monitors performance of districts regarding the ESEA and other federal programs:

Provide support and technical assistance to school districts and nonpublic schools regarding the federal emergency relief funds (i.e. CARES Act, ESSER and GEER programs).

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of a master’s degree in one of the following areas (i.e., education, business administration, social sciences, public administration) and 3 years of experience in any combination of the following:

• Providing technical assistance/support related to federal grants (i.e., implementing, monitoring, interpreting).


• Education administration.


• Managing business best practices and initiatives to ensure financial compliance (i.e., auditing, financial management, resource allocation).