Job Location: This position is a telecommuting position but does require travel to schools within the St. Louis (Region A).
Why you'll love this position: This position facilitates support services to school districts as needed and serves as a liaison for the Department with school districts.
- Perform duties in a professional, honest, and responsible manner.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) programming.
- Provide technical assistance to local education agencies (LEAs) and others meeting eligibility for DESE supports, interventions, and resources.
- Serve as a liaison between DESE and LEAs; support agency communications and flow of information between DESE and LEAs.
- Assist in the coordination of designated activities and support services provided to LEAs.
- Assist LEAs in the use and analysis of data; assist in the development and implementation of public schools' Continuous School Improvement Plans (CSIP); and facilitate public schools in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of improvement and progress monitoring efforts.
- Assist LEAs with compliance requirements. (E.g., Core Data submittals, Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) documentation, district/charter assurance checklist, DESE surveys, etc.).
- Participate in LEA reviews for the purpose of evaluating local school programs and ascertaining the quality of educational services provided.
- Participate in the Department's leadership training programs and monitor districts' fidelity in implementing leadership training.
- Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
- Full job description available upon request.
Minimum Qualifications: - Graduation from a four-year college or university, supplemented by graduate study to the level a specialist or doctorate degree that fulfills the requirements for a district-level administrator's certificate. Eight years of progressively responsible administrative professional experience in the field of education, including four years of experience as superintendent or assistant superintendent of schools
OR - Graduation from a four-year college or university, supplemented by graduate study to the level a specialist or doctorate degree that fulfills the requirements for a district-level administrator's certificate. Four years of experience in the evaluation of development of educational programs.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-01
