VACANCY NOTICE

Vacancy Title: Supervisor of Instruction

Job Order Number: 6242682

City: St. Louis Area

Section/Division: School Improvement and Accreditation / Division of School Improvement

Salary: $51,168

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.)

Graduation from a four-year college or university, supplemented by graduate study to the level of a Master’s degree in education which fulfills the requirements for an Administrator’s certificate.

Eight years of progressively responsible administrative professional experience in the field of education, including four years of experience as superintendent or assistant superintendent of schools through which knowledge of general and building administration, curriculum development and evaluation, teacher and administrator employment and evaluation, school finance, school law, and Board of Education procedures may have been acquired.

Four years experience in the evaluation or development of educational programs.

Knowledge of standards used in classification of schools; effective educational practices, innovations, et cetera.

Ability to promote mutual understanding through communication with fellow educators and with lay persons; communicate and express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; and complete assigned tasks in a timely and well‑organized manner.

Knowledge of current administrative practices, such as school finance, school law, instructional strategies, curriculum/instruction and leadership techniques; public school operations, policies and practices, and administrative functions; and various state and federal programs and rules, regulations, and statutes related to these programs.

Travel is required. Mileage and other travel expenses will be reimbursed at the approved rate.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Coordinate Department instruction activities and services provided to local public schools and serve as a liaison for the entire Department as it serves the public schools of the state.

Review school districts’ entire operation for the purpose of evaluating local school programs and ascertaining the quantity and quality of educational services provided, according to the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) Standards and Indicators.

Conduct workshops, study sessions, et cetera, which provide opportunities for educators and lay persons to improve understanding and proficiency in educational issues.

Attend and assist in meetings called by other groups with objectives serving education.

Assist in conducting MSIP Reviews, assist districts in the development of Comprehensive School Improvement Plans, monitor and assist districts in identifying resources to adequately and fully implement their Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.

Act as a liaison between the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the regional institutions of higher education in providing service to the public schools of the state.

Identify innovation education theories and practices and synthesizes current research literature on educational issues.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Optional Part Of Application Procedure:

Applicants may register with the Missouri Workforce Development Career Center, but it is not required. By registering, you will automatically be contacted by Workforce Development Career Center for future Department positions if you are qualified. Your registration with Workforce Development Career Center expires every ninety days. You may extend your registration beyond the ninety days by telephoning your local Workforce Development Career Center.

Mandatory Part of Application Procedure:
Applicants must use one of the three options below when applying for a vacant Department position.

1. Submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480,

Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480

2. Call (573) 751-9619 or write to Human Resources, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson

City, Missouri 65102-0480 and ask that a Department Application be mailed to your address; or,

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 and 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 month after employment.

DENTAL PLANS: Several plans are available in limited areas of the state. Employees may pay through a payroll deduction.

VISION PLAN: Available statewide. Employees may pay through payroll deduction.

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 PEBSCO, then the State will contribute an additional $25 per month to eligible employees after 12 continuous months of employment.

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.

OTHER DESE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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.

INTERNET USERS

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