THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

“Making a Positive Difference Through Education and Service”

 

VACANCY NOTICE

 

Vacancy Title:  Education Consultant - Library Media and Technology


Job Order Number:  6253502

City:  Jefferson City


Section/Division:  Curriculum Services / Division of School Improvement


Salary:  $40,716 - $46,824

  
Deadline:  Opened 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.)


Master's degree in Library Science and an elementary or secondary teaching certificate, emphasis on technology preferred. A minimum of three years of library management, instructional technology integration, and program development experience. The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and have the ability to work with a wide-variety of people from varying backgrounds and locations.  The candidate should have experience in presentations and professional development. 

 

The applicant must have a thorough knowledge of the field of library science, instructional technology and integration, teaching and learning, information access and delivery, long-term planning and program administration, for grades preK-12. Experience presenting information to groups is essential. 

 

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

 

 Provides content expertise, technical assistance, publications, and procedures for the development and implementation of preK-12 library programs and instructional technology programs, grant applications, and the integration of information, technology, and media literacy skills into the curricula.

 

Provides leadership for the implementation and review/revision of the Standards for Missouri Schools Library Media Centers, state and local technology plans, and grants requesting funding.

                                                                                                                                     

Provides technical assistance and leadership for the development/refinement of library standards, technology planning, copyright, Census of Technology, Core Data collection (screens 7, 30, 31), facility arrangement, collection development, technology integration, funding, and information, technology, and media literacy.

 

Organizes and conducts professional development for librarians, teachers, technology coordinators, and others in the implementation of various strategies for teaching and evaluating information, technology, and media literacy, integrating technology into the curricula, the findings of the Show-Me Connection, and evaluating technology and/or library programs.

 

Provides leadership, collaborates, and acts as a liaison to the State Library, MASL, and the state library coordinator’s group, higher-education library education program directors encouraging collaboration, team-work, consistency in requirements, and technology integration.

 

Provides leadership and collaborates with the Certification Section and Educator Preparation Section in regards to library/media/technology certifications.

 

Communicates informally and formally with the educators of the state (newsletters, emails, letters, etc.)

 

Helps educators interpret and implement legislative requirements pertaining to instructional technology and library programs.

 

Participates in the Missouri School Improvement Program and A+ Designation review process and serves on other types of review teams as appropriate.

 

Creates and maintains library media center web pages.

 

Contributes articles and edits the monthly edition of Newsline.

 

Proficient in MicroSoft software products.

 

Assists the Directors and Coordinators of Instructional Technology and Curriculum Services. 

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

 


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 the State of Missouri Deferred Compensation Plan, 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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