MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY
AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
“Missouri public
schools: the best choice… the best results!”
Vacancy
Title: Supervisor
Job Order Number: 9749210
Domicile
Location: South Central Off-Site Office
Section/Office: Agriculture, Food and
Natural Resources Education / Office of College and Career Readiness
Salary: $37,968
Deadline: January 31, 2013
Bachelor’s
degree, Master’s degree preferred, with a major in agricultural education from
an accredited four year college or university.
Two years
experience as a teacher of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) education through which knowledge of the industry,
principles and practices of agricultural and career education; modern teaching
principles and methods; FFA organization experience
and curriculum planning as applied to agricultural education have been
acquired.
(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.)
Proficient
in Microsoft Office software.
Ability
to lift 25 pounds.
This
position is required to travel frequently in-state or out-of-state with
expenses reimbursed at the approved rate.
This is a
full-time professional position in the field of Agriculture, Food and Natural
Resources Education. The SC/SE District
Supervisor is responsible for activities designed to assist public educational
institutions in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating Agriculture,
Food and Natural Resources Education programs at the secondary, postsecondary
and adult levels. Responsibilities
include making recommendations for the approval and reimbursement of
agriculture programs based on conformity with the State Plan and federal
regulations. Supervision is exercised
over support staff. Serves
as the curriculum and testing specialist for AFNR
Education.
Provides
leadership and technical assistance to teachers and administrators at the
secondary/post-secondary and adult levels in the South Central and Southeast
supervisory areas on current trends and issues affecting AFNR
education; develops plans for future changes and growth in the field. The South Central and Southeast supervisory
areas currently include 76 secondary, 6 postsecondary, and 1 adult program with
potential for growth in other communities.
Assist
local units in program improvement and planning quality programs in the
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Cluster.
Serves
in many capacities in conducting AFNR Education CTSO activities; Career Development Events, officer
selections, Greenhand Conferences, Area Leadership
conferences, the State FFA Convention, the Missouri
State Fair, Missouri Post-secondary Agricultural Students (PAS) conferences,
Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives activities, Farm Business Management Analysis (FBMA) workshops, and the state conference for AFNR instructors.
Plans and
conducts professional development workshops for 117 AFNR
instructors in four professional development groups at events such as fall area
seminars and the statewide mentoring program.
Works with
representatives from Three Rivers Community College, Mineral Area College, and
Southeast Missouri State University to coordinate and articulate AFNR education activities between the institutions and
local schools. These activities include,
but are not limited to, Career Development Events, conferences, and field days.
Works
with representatives from postsecondary institutions and the local instructors
to provide Technical Skills Attainment certification events.
Serves
as the curriculum and testing specialist for AFNR
Education. Coordinates development of AFNR curriculum an assessments;
serves on advisory committees for curriculum and assessment development
projects; coordinates development of AFNR curriculum
with the Center for Agricultural and Environmental Research and Training, Inc.
(CAERT); serves as liaison with the Missouri
Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association standing committee on Curriculum
and Resources; works on the state’s model curriculum project, monitors assigned
state and federal programs, and serves on institutional advisory committees.
Assists
Areas 13, 14, 15 and 16 of the Missouri Vocational Agriculture Teachers’
Association officers and committees in planning, coordinating and conducting
professional development and student meetings.
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.