THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
“Making a Positive
Difference Through Education and Service”
Vacancy Title: Director
Job Order Number: 6268081
City:
Section/Division: State Schools for Severely
Handicapped / Division of Special Education
Salary: $48,360
Deadline: Open Until Filled
QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRABLE CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS
(Other qualifications and experience, which in the opinion of the Commissioner
of Education
meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the
following.)
Masters Degree in Education. Special
Education Administrator Certification.
Prefer minimum of three years of successful experience in the administration of a special education program
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Outlook.
Knowledge of educational programs and abilities of students who are blind or visually impaired, deaf or severely disabled; and the unique psychology of students who are blind or visually impaired, deaf, or severely disabled.
Extensive knowledge about and experience with organization and administration in the area of special education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
This position requires routine in-state travel to perform
job duties. Will be required to travel to
Assure compliance with all federal and state special education laws and regulations governing State Board Operated Programs (SBOP).
Monitor compliance process and procedures used in each SBOP and implement changes to ensure compliance with all special education laws and regulations.
Serve as a resource and advisor to SBOP staff on all special education compliance related issues.
Recommend policies and procedures appropriate to special education laws and operations within the SBOP.
Develop student IDEA required records retention guidelines and procedures for each SBOP consistent with state retention policies.
Ensure that processes
and criteria used for eligibility by all SBOP are consistent with
Assist in determining student eligibility for SBOP, when needed.
Review IEPs developed by staff to ensure compliance with IDEA. Take necessary steps to address any noted deficiencies.
Provide leadership in preparing for the special education portion of MSIP in each SBOP.
Assist in the preparation of the annual Compliance Plan.
Conduct an annual needs assessment to determine the needs and priorities for special education personnel development activities.
Assist in the administration and implementation of personnel development activities designed to improve staff skills for educating children with disabilities.
Provide special education compliance related training, when needed, to staff of each SBOP.
Recommend policies and programs essential to the needs of exceptional students.
Attend and provide leadership at IEP meetings as needed.
Maintain and disseminate information concerning special education and other programs.
Assumes other duties as assigned by the SBOP Superintendents.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must use one of the three options below when
applying for a vacant Department position.
1. Mail a resume and cover letter to Human
Resources, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education,
2. Call (573) 751-9619 or write to Human
Resources, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education,
3. Submit your resume electronically to webreplyhr@dese.mo.gov. Resumes must be in Word format attached to the e-mail with the job order number in the subject line. You must submit a resume or application for every vacancy for which you apply. Photocopies of applications are accepted. We do not keep applications on file to submit for other vacant positions. You will receive an e-mail confirmation when your resume is received.
4. If
it is a professional vacancy and you are selected for an interview, you will be
asked to submit college transcripts. You
may submit the transcripts with your application if you choose. If applications are sent separately from your
application materials, please ensure that your college/university sends the
transcript in care of the Vacancy Number listed at the top of this Vacancy
Notice.
BENEFITS
(For a Full-Time Position)
VACATION: Generally accrue 10 hours
per month for employees with up to ten years of creditable service.
SICK LEAVE:
Generally accrue 10 hours per month.
FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE: After 12 months or 1250 hours of employment, 12 weeks of
unpaid leave is available for employees as laid out in the policy.
ORGAN/BONE MARROW DONATION LEAVE: 5 workdays given for bone marrow donation and 30 workdays
given for organ donation.
SCHOOL-VISIT LEAVE: Up to 8 hours of paid leave for assisting in the classroom
with curricular activities or visiting with child’s teacher on curricular
activities and other events as outlined in the policy.
HOLIDAYS: 12
holidays per year.
RETIREMENT:
Vested after five years of creditable service.
LIFE INSURANCE:
Free basic life insurance coverage equal to one-times the employee's
annual salary. The minimum coverage amount will remain $15,000.
OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE:
Employee may purchase up to 6 times their annual
salary. Spouse and children life insurance coverage is
available.
HEALTH PLANS:
Employer-paid/subsidized plans available the first of the following month after
employment.
DENTAL PLANS: Delta
Dental insurance coverage is available.
VISION PLAN: VSP
Vision Service Plan is available.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Up to six counseling visits per episode per family
member per year.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: If employee contributes a minimum of $25 per month
towards the State of
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
Because the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education values diversity in the workplace, people of all ethnic backgrounds,
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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.
To inquire about other employment opportunities,
please call the Human Resource Voicemail System at (573) 751-3815; or access
our Web Page at: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divadm/humanres/vacancies.html
TTY/TDD users: Please
access the DESE Job-Line via the Relay Missouri service at 1-800-735-2966.
If you know of someone who would like to receive this information via the
Internet or if you would like to give us feedback, email us at webreply@dese.mo.gov.