MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY
AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
“Missouri public
schools: the best choice… the best results!”
Vacancy
Title: Vision Supervisor
Job Order Number: 9762615
Domicile
Location: St. Louis
Section/Office: Missouri School for the Blind/ Division of Special
Education
Salary: $37,968.00 - $47,472.00 annually (depending
on prior experience and credentials)
Deadline: Open until filled
1. Possession of a Bachelor’s with
Master’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university.
2. Missouri teaching certification in
the education of students who are visually impaired/blind (partially sighted/blind)
is required; with additional certification as ACVREP COMS, preferred.
(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.)
This is a
full-time (12-month) professional position providing outreach services to local
and state education agencies (LEAs and SEAs), First Steps, parents, and others
about the educational needs of children (birth to 21 years) with vision
impairment.
·
Knowledge and experience in assessment and instruction of students
who are visually impaired/blind.
·
Develop, coordinate and conduct functional vision/learning media
assessments, Braille skill assessments (and orientation and mobility
assessments, if appropriately certificated) with students enrolled in Part C
programming, local and state education programs (Part B). Job requires travel.
·
Coordinate and provide onsite technical assistance/consultation to
Part C programs, local and state education programs (Part B) regarding
environmental, task and materials modification, instructional strategies and
methodology. Job requires travel.
·
Coordinate assessment and technical assistance staffings with Part
C and local/state program representatives (Part B) and parents.
·
Prepare timely written reports of service.
·
Interpret reports from eye care specialists and identify possible
implications for educational programming.
·
Research and maintain knowledge of the field.
·
Work closely with local/state program and agency administrators
and representatives, outreach service staff, eye care providers and families.
·
Assist local/state education agencies in planning comprehensive
educational assessments and educational programming, including areas of the
core and expanded core curricula.
·
Coordinate and provide professional development activities.
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.
It is the policy of the Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education not to discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or
employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 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, Office of the General Counsel, Coordinator–Civil
Rights Compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th Floor, 205 Jefferson
Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number (573)
526-4757 or TTY (800) 735-2966, fax (573) 522-4883, email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.