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Job Description
Position: School Services Director to Outreach Services Administrator
Reports to: Superintendent Department: Elementary and Secondary Education
Classification: Full-Time Professional Division: Special Education
Location: Central Office Section: Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled
Pay Range: SP14 Job Group Code: 204
This position will administer, design, and implement a professional development and training network to enhance the work of school leaders within State Operated Programs (SOPs) as well as Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for supporting students with disabilities.
Essential Functions:
The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. Oversee and/or implement all phases of research, development, and delivery of professional development for special education leaders.
2. Write and develop training curriculums.
3. Liaise with Regional Professional Development Centers, subject matter experts, and the Office of Special Education, to establish a system of technical assistance designed to improve educational outcomes for Missouri students with extensive support needs.
4. Develop and administer grants on behalf of the Office of Special Education.
5. Recommend administrative training policies, programs, and actions essential for promoting staff development and professional growth within the SOPs.
6. Plan, develop, and organize an effective training program and carry it out to a successful conclusion.
7. Evaluate training effectiveness; recommend and/or determine revisions; implement revisions to specific training programs.
8. Apply most recent effective research related to methods of instruction, presentation of training materials, and principles of personnel development.
9. Develop and implement supervision and mentoring programs for building administrators.
10. Coordinate the regular review of State Operated Programs’ policies, objectives, regulations, and operating procedures to determine the activities to be performed, duties and responsibilities involved, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for staff performance.
11. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and outside stakeholders.
12. Effectively communicate both orally and in writing, to Department personnel, trainers from other organizations, professional training groups, consultants, and the general public.
13. Receive general supervision from an administrative supervisor who reviews work for attainment of program objectives.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Occasional travel required
2. Handle a wide variety of details in a thorough, organized, creative, meticulous and accurate manner.
3. Keep the agency staff informed through literature, planned discussions, and conferences, as to the content and trends of agency programs.
4. Design and implement a program outlined for progressive development of staff.
5. Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the organizations, functions, and operations of the State Operated Programs.
6. Keep current with special education law, compliance, and effective research-based practices.
Education Required/Preferred:
1. Master's degree. Preferred in school administration, special education administration, social sciences, or a closely related field; and,
2. Valid Missouri school administrator’s certificate.
3. Three or more years of successful experience in one of the above areas with duties involving formal classroom training, training course design and development, and/or curriculum planning; professional teaching experience; and/or educational administration involving responsibility for curriculum planning and the supervision of teaching staff.
*The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.
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: dese.mssdhr@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 dese.mssdhr@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. -
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