Research Analyst - Special Education Data Coordination

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Office of Special Education monitors the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by local education agencies to ensure that all children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education.

• Data research, analysis, and support related to Part B (ages 3-21) and Part C (ages birth-3) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Data analysis and support related to the Special Education State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report indicators.
• Data analysis and visualizations using analytic tools such as Tableau.
• Data analysis and support related to special education monitoring functions, including, but not limited to, monitoring reviews, discipline reviews, disproportionality reviews, and determinations.
• Data analysis for purposes of informing the evaluation of improvement activities and initiatives supported by the Office of Special Education.
• Provide technical assistance via email, telephone, webinars, documentation, and training to Missouri school districts and early intervention providers regarding data collections in order to increase the accuracy of special education data.
• Perform various statistical analyses of special education data to ensure data integrity and reliability among all Missouri school districts/early intervention providers.
• Manage data collections and collaborate with other agencies in order to compile the annual Blindness Literacy Report and the Newborn Hearing Screening report.
• Develop queries and analyses to respond to internal and external special education data requests.
• Maintain special education data collection process/history documentation.
• Review, monitor, and recommend improvements to instruments designed to collect data.
• Perform queries and provide periodic reports based on analysis of progress/slippage related to improvement initiatives, compliance initiatives, business operations, or other areas as assigned.
• Assist in developing data reports and applying statistical analysis, business analytics, and systems analysis to inform decisions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the work of sections and state operated programs.
• Provide appropriate training in data analysis and advice on what data are available/needed for directors to improve their business outcomes.
• Collaborate across the agency to facilitate data integration efforts.
• Lead and/or participate on internal/external committees, counsels, and workgroups, as requested.
• Attend local, regional, statewide, and national meetings related to job duties, as requested.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in public or business administration, education, education administration, educational statistics, special education, computer science, mathematics, finance, or a related field.

OR

• Four years of professional experience in data collection, manipulation, design, and monitoring.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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, sex, 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 programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.



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.

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