What is the difference between a classified position and a certified position?
A classified role supports students and school operations without requiring a teaching license. Classified staff include individuals in roles such as bus driver, mechanic, health care provider, IT staff, food service staff, logistics, facility maintenance, secretarial and others.
Some classified positions need specific training and certifications. For example, school bus drivers in Ohio must meet
qualification requirements.
Bus Drivers | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
A certified role requires a professional educator license. Examples include classroom teachers, principals, intervention specialists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.
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Who is eligible for OhioMVEP?
Someone is eligible for the Ohio Military Veteran Educators Program (OhioMVEP) if at least one of the following describes them:
(Sub. HB 33, pgs. 1213-1214) Sec. 3319.285. (A) As used in this section:
(1) "Eligible military individual" includes any of the following:
(a) An active-duty member of any branch of the United States armed forces;
(b) A veteran of any branch of the United States armed forces who separated from service with an honorable discharge;
(c) A member of the national guard or a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces;
(d) A spouse of a member or veteran described in division (A)(1)(a), (b), or (c) of this section.
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Are there costs or specific commitments required to participate in OhioMVEP?
There are no costs to participate in the program and no specific commitments required. If you choose to participate, you have access to consultation with education program specialists at the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, and you can choose if and when you want to continue or to cease your job search.
You are not required to apply for a specific school or district or for a specific position. We will assist you in navigating the requirements for the position and school/district you choose.
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How do I begin the process?
After browsing the OhioMVEP webpages, begin a dialogue with a program staff member by emailing OhioMVEP@education.ohio.gov with your professional aspirations.
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What types of positions can OhioMVEP help me obtain?
Here are some, but not all, positions in Ohio schools or districts that OhioMVEP can help you obtain:
- Automotive Maintenance Technician;
- (coach, coordinator, etc.);
- Bus Driver;
- Child Care;
- Classroom Aide;
- Clerical Worker;
- Facility Maintenance;
- Fiscal Specialist;
- Food Services;
- Health Aide;
- Human Resources;
- Information Technology;
- Library Aide;
- Logistics Management;
- Media and Communications;
- Paraprofessional;
- Planning and Development;
- Security Officer;
- Special Education Aide;
- Teacher, or other certified position (for military spouses).
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