MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY
AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
“Missouri public
schools: the best choice… the best results!”
Vacancy
Title: Director for Area Operations
Job Order Number: 9743952
Domicile
Location: St. Louis – MSSD Area Office III
Section/Office: Missouri Schools for the
Severely Disabled / Division of Special Education
Salary: $48,552
Deadline: December 26, 2012
Master’s
degree in school administration or special education from an accredited college
or university.
Five
years successful experience in a supervisory position in an education setting.
Supervisory experience in special education is preferred.
Missouri
Certification in School Administration or an area of special education.
(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 above.)
Travel
(with overnight stays) is required of employee in a state-owned vehicle or
one’s own private vehicle. Mileage and
other travel expenses will be reimbursed at approved rates.
Lifts and
moves 50 pounds.
Supervises
efforts directed toward compliance with administrative aspects of applicable
federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to personnel, physical plant,
transportation, fiscal management, etc.
Supervises
area wide collection of data and production of required reports associated with
pupil attendance, budgetary activities, staff needs, etc.
Supervises
and provides appropriate direction to a designated number of state school
building administrators.
Communicates
effectively in both written and oral forms, using correct grammar, punctuation,
clarity and consistency of thought.
Supervises
recruitment efforts and formulates recommendations of employment and/or
termination of personnel.
Coordinates
the provision of safe and orderly transportation for all students in area
schools.
Supervises
the job performance appraisal of area staff according to established
guidelines.
Demonstrates
effective problem solving and decision making skills.
Assures
confidentiality of information related to parents, students, and staff is
maintained in all area operations.
Facilitates
effective team working relationships.
Makes
regular visits to state schools to provide direction and assess quality and
effectiveness of administrative/supervisory services provides by the building
administrators.
Participates
in a minimum of one staff development activity per year to keep administrative
skills updated and current.
Demonstrates
skills in working with parents and in fostering good community relationships in
many diverse local areas.
Promotes
treating of all persons with respect and dignity.
Plans,
conducts, and participates in meetings.
Represents
the MO State Schools for the Severely Disabled on special assignments/committees.
Maintains
effective interpersonal relationships.
Completes
assignments in a timely fashion, complying with established deadlines.
Be on time
to work and maintain a good attendance record.
Performs
other duties as assigned.
Complete a
DESE application online at http://www.dese.mo.gov/divadm/humanres/documents/Employment_Application_2005.pdf. Please attach a scanned copy of your
transcripts with the application. You
will receive an e-mail confirmation when your application is received
online.
NOTE: If a college degree is a requirement for this position, transcripts MUST
be submitted with the application in order to be considered for
employment. Failure to include transcripts (when required for the
position) with your application will eliminate the application from the review
process.
We do not
keep applications on file to submit for other vacant positions. You
must submit an application for each vacant position you are applying for.
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 10 hours per month
for new full-time employees, longer term State employees
can earn more. Prorated leave for part-time employees in eligible positions.
SICK LEAVE: Accrue 10 hours per month. Prorated leave for part-time employees in
eligible positions.
HOLIDAYS: 12 holidays per year.
RETIREMENT: Coverage provided through the Missouri State Employees Retirement System (MOSERS).
LIFE INSURANCE: Term life insurance coverage, equal to one times
employee's annual salary, through the Missouri State Employees Retirement
System.
OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE: Optional term life insurance available with maximum
coverage of six times member’s annual salary. Plans are also offered for
spouse and dependents. Premiums paid by employee.
CAFETERIA PLAN: Easy tax savings on employee’s cost for
qualified payroll-deducted insurance plans, medical care, and dependent care.
HEALTH PLANS: Employer-paid/subsidized plans available
the first day of the following month after employment.
DENTAL PLANS: Delta Dental insurance coverage is
available.
VISION PLAN: Vision Service Plan (VSP) is available.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: A payroll deduction deferred compensation plan available to
defer taxes until retirement by investing in mutual funds and a fixed income
account is currently provided.
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.
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 users:
Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
The
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability 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.