Education Program Specialist - Dispute Resolution

Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Columbus, OH
Category Education
Job Description
The Education Program Specialist - Dispute Resolution position is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education in Ohio, with a focus on dispute resolution and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Requirements

  • 6 years of experience in legal and/or analytical writing, or direct or administrative experience dealing with IDEA related rules, policies, and procedures
  • Experience with conducting investigations and writing investigatory reports (preferred)
  • Master's degree in Education, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, Juris Doctorate, Communication, Journalism, Dispute Resolution, Social Sciences, or Criminal Justice (preferred)

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of 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, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
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