MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY
AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
“Missouri public
schools: the best choice… the best results!”
Vacancy
Title: Assistant Commissioner
Job Order Number: 9765694
Domicile
Location: Jefferson City
Section/Office: Educator Quality
Salary: $94,968
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Master's
Degree in Education or related area (doctorate preferred) from an accredited
college or university.
At
least three years' experience in higher education and/or school administration.
(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.)
Knowledge of the principles and
practices of the preparation, evaluation and support of quality educators.
Knowledge
of current research and effective programs of educator training, pre-service
instruction, and career professional development opportunities.
Knowledge of the statutes, rules,
and regulations that apply to the legal aspects of teacher and administrator
training, teacher/administrator certification, and educator evaluation.
Ability to develop and maintain
effective working relationships with public officials, departmental personnel,
school administrators, and the general public.
Ability to communicate and express
ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understanding of the Department of
Education’s leadership role.
Knowledge
of the operational programs of the public schools and the administrative
procedures and techniques used in those programs.
The
official domicile for this position is Jefferson City, Missouri. Travel will be required. Mileage expenses will be reimbursed at the
approved rate.
This
is a full-time, twelve-month, professional, education and administrative
position with responsibilities for the administration, supervision,
coordination, and evaluation of personnel, programs, and services assigned to
the Office by the Commissioner of Education.
The principle responsibility is providing leadership for the
preparation, evaluation and ongoing support of high quality educators. Responsibilities include the coordination of
approval of all educator preparation programs; licensure of educators; and
ensuring effective evaluation and ongoing professional development
opportunities for all educators.
1.
Directs
and supervises those assigned to the office.
2.
Plans,
directs and administers the statewide certification program for public pre-K,
elementary and secondary school teachers and administrators.
3.
Addresses
the state’s needs for qualified teachers through the aggressive development and
implementation of alternative pathways to certification.
4.
Provides
leadership in the development of a technical assistance model for induction and
mentoring for school districts.
5.
Participates
in the formulation of polices and develops operational goals and methods of
evaluating new, revised and continuing programs in the areas of certification,
educator preparation, educator recruitment and retention, and professional
practices.
6.
Initiates
the restructuring and streamlining of the certification renewal process.
7.
Initiates
and directs the preparation of policies and procedures in the design of a
statewide educator evaluation system, including the development of evaluation
standards.
8.
Provides
leadership for the development of teacher, principal and superintendent
standards.
9.
Provides
information on administration and operation of work of the office to the
Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner.
10. Supervises the development and
filing of department rules and regulations affecting the office.
11. Responsible, in cooperation with
other department staff, for contributing to department policy development.
12. Performs related work as required.
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.