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Ohio Department of Education and Workforce · 5 days ago

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $190K/yr

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is seeking a State Superintendent of Public Instruction who will provide expertise in K-12 education and serve as the executive officer of the State Board of Education. This role involves administering board operations, overseeing educator licensure, and advocating for educational policies and budget recommendations.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provides expertise in the field of K-12 education

Serves as the executive officer of the State Board of Education

Administers, directs, and coordinates all internal and external operations of the Board and assists in fulfilling the following educational responsibilities and functions within the Board’s statutory authority, in accordance with Section 3301.111 of the Ohio Revised Code:

Adopts requirements for educator licensure

Processes and issues educator licenses

Investigates and resolves educator misconduct complaints

Evaluates background checks, evaluates eligibility for licensure, and participates in the retained applicant fingerprint database program

Determines school district territory transfer disputes

Administers the teacher and school counselor evaluation systems

Oversees the Ohio Teacher of the Year program

Interfaces with and provides staff support to the Educator Standards Board

Implements the educational policies, orders, directives, and administrative functions of the State Board of Education, including but not limited to the:

Implementation of the Board’s policies and procedures

Promulgation of administrative rules in accordance with Section 3301.111 of the Ohio Revised Code and Chapter 119 of the Ohio Revised Code

Advocacy of the Board’s legislative, budget, and policy recommendations regarding priorities for primary and secondary education to the Director of the Department of Education and Workforce

Facilitation of Board requests for assistance from the Department of Education and Workforce in the exercise of the Board’s statutory powers and duties

Facilitation and communication of information with the Department of Education and Workforce as necessary for both entities to effectively perform their functions including sharing proprietary or confidential information

Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements

Represents and advocates on behalf of the Board and actively engages with the Governor’s office, state agencies, federal agencies, legislators, national organizations, and stakeholders

Leads staff to carry out the day-to-day administrative responsibilities for all aspects of the Board’s operations including:

Recruiting, hiring, and training staff, setting compensation, conducting performance evaluations, and disciplining and terminating employees

Developing organizational structure and staffing patterns to support the work of the Board

Developing employment policies and procedures

Assigning and supervising staff

Oversees the Board’s budgetary and financial operations including its annual operating budget, receipt of revenue, disbursements of funds, and approval and execution of contracts

Oversees the development and implementation of the information technology plan for the Board

Serves as the Secretary of the State Board of Education and attends board meetings

Maintains records of all official proceedings of the Board, keeps the records, papers, and documents belonging to the Board, and establishes safeguards to prevent disclosure of confidential information

Acts as a representative of the Board by:

Serving as the Board’s spokesperson

Serving as an advisor to the Director of the Department of Education and Workforce

Engaging with school personnel and other stakeholders

Serving as a nonvoting, ex-officio member of the Educator Standards Board and the Subcommittee on Standards for Superintendents

Performs other duties as assigned by the Board

Qualification

K-12 education expertiseEducational leadershipExecutive leadershipBudget managementInformation technology planningBuilding consensusBuilding trustLeading othersManaging meetingsDecision making