VACANCY NOTICE

Vacancy Title: Supervisor

Job Order Number: 6272195

City: Jefferson City

Section/Division: Effective Practices / Division of Special Education

Salary: $38,304

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.)

Bachelor’s Degree with a major in special education, general education or equivalent area. Masters preferred. Three or more years of teaching, coordination, supervision or administration in general or special education, or related experience that contributes directly to the understanding of activities of this assignment.

Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Access and Excel.

Frequent in-state travel required, as well as travel to other locations in Jefferson City. Occasional out-of-state travel with travel expenses reimbursed at the approved rate.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective instructional practices for all children, but especially as they apply to children and youth with disabilities; and state and federal legislation and regulations governing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Knowledge of the services provided by responsible public agencies, private agencies and institutions of higher education working in the area of special education; and the structure of general and special education programs.

Ability to analyze data and make decisions based upon that analysis; and translate research into practice.

Knowledge of the negotiation, development and management of contracts with outside vendors; and evaluation and assessment theory and practice.

Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with constituencies at all levels; ability to work collaboratively with Division, Department and other agency staff; communicate and express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. Excellent organizational skills; and presentation and facilitation skills.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Provide leadership in the identification and dissemination of effective, research-based instructional practices that improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Collaborate with other DESE staff and other agencies to ensure a coordinated system of planning for students with disabilities statewide that is consistent with and results in meeting the targets of the Missouri State Performance Plan (SPP) for Special Education.

Assist the Director of Effective Practices in planning long-term strategies and operations to achieve goals set out in the SPP.

Collaborate with Assistant Director, Director, other Division staff and vendors to negotiate and plan the Scope of Work for contracts with other agencies to implement specific activities identified by the Division of Special Education.

Assist the Assistant Director and Evaluation/Research Supervisor to oversee and evaluate the programmatic implementation of said contracts.

Collaborate with other Division and Department staff in the analysis of data regarding statewide, district-wide and building performance on the targets and indicators set out in the SPP.

Collaborate with other Division staff in the planning and implementation of a system of General Supervision which meets the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants must use one of the three options below when applying for a vacant Department position.

1. Mail 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 or 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 first of the following month after employment.

DENTAL PLANS: Delta Dental insurance coverage is available.

VISION PLAN: VSP Vision Service Plan is available.

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

If you know of someone who would like to receive this information via the Internet or if you would like to give us feedback, email us at webreply@dese.mo.gov.