Diverse Learners College Intern

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.

Under direction of the Associate Administrator in the Office of Exceptional Children:

• Research special education policies
• Analyze data and summarize findings
• Present research results in written and graphical formats
• Prepare presentations for stakeholder engagement
• Communicate relevant and accurate information, clearly and concisely during formal or informal meetings
• Collaborate with others to accomplish goals 
• Use various tools and technologies to prepare and share documents and reports 
• Provide essential support such as arranging meetings, taking notes, and responding to routine inquiries
• Collaborate with the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) and State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) leads to implement each project.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

·        Current enrollment in baccalaureate or graduate degree program.

Desired Qualities:

·        Interested in education policy and research, specifically special education

·        Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

·        Ability to write and communicate succinctly and clearly

·        Capable of working independently and in a team setting 

·        Self-motivated

·        Strong interpersonal skills

·        Desire to work as part of a team and interact with the education community

·        Experience working in a professional environment

This is a paid internship:  Undergraduate students earn $20.00 per hour and Graduate students earn $24.00 er hour.