THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
“Making a Positive
Difference Through Education and Service”
Vacancy Title: Director
Job Order Number: 6272751
City:
Section/Division:
Salary: $48,000 - $53,000 (depending on
education, qualifications and experience).
Deadline: Opened Until Filled (Posted March 30, 2008)
Position Available: Immediately
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 an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to applicants with a master’s or PhD degree.
Conversational competence in sign language. Preference will be given to applicants who possess strong American Sign Language skills.
Three years successful experience in a responsible supervisory position.
Considerable knowledge and understanding of deaf and hard of hearing people and their particular needs.
Substantial proficiency in sign language.
Ability to analyze tasks, organize, plan and evaluate; communicate effectively through writing; and work and communicate with a variety of groups and individuals.
Knowledge of fiscal management, personnel management, program planning, policy formulation and general administrative systems.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and legislation as they relate to the activities of the Commission and the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people; and work effectively and efficiently with a governing board; and establish and maintain effective relationships with state agencies and departments.
Working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to hearing loss.
Effective presentation skills.
Travel is required with expenses reimbursed at the approved rate.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
This is a professional position, exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act, as the executive officer of the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The immediate supervisor is the Chair of the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The Executive Director is responsible for carrying out the statutory responsibilities of the Commission and advocating for public policies, regulations and programs to improve the quality of life for Missourians with hearing loss. The Executive Director will initiate and advocate for legislation designed to have positive benefits for deaf and hard of hearing individuals as they face special challenges in their interaction with public and private entities, including state and local government agencies, businesses, medical and mental health care providers, and schools. This position requires providing presentations and workshops to increase public awareness about hearing loss, and advocating for the legal rights of persons with hearing loss. This position also entails assessing the general needs of deaf and hard of hearing Missourians, and developing both short and long range plans to better meet those needs. The Executive Director must be competent in the exercise of independent judgment and decision making, and is responsible for all fiscal, personnel and program management of the Commission.
Examples of Work
Performed:
Acts as an agent for the Commission in carrying out its policies as authorized by state statute.
Provides consultation, advice and recommendations to the Commission on all matters related to legislation, state policies, state services, Commission programs, and issues facing deaf and hard of hearing people.
Reports and makes recommendations to the Commission concerning staff needs.
Represents the interests of deaf and hard of hearing people on intra-departmental and inter-departmental task forces, councils, and committees.
Manages the office, including hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of staff.
Prepares, reviews, and manages the budget of the Commission.
Implements surveys and studies of various services, and promotes the development of plans to improve access to services by Missourians with hearing loss.
Participates in meetings with Commissioners, personnel of various state departments, legislators, and other officials to promote initiatives, policy changes, and development of services for deaf and hard of hearing people that will provide enhanced opportunities for those individuals to live independently and improve their quality of life.
Acts as an advocate for Missourians with hearing loss by providing information, advice and technical assistance to lay and professional individuals and groups.
Provides presentations, workshops, training and information to the general public in order to expand public awareness of the social, occupational, familial, and communication problems of deaf and hard of hearing people.
Prepares, initiates and advocates for legislation to accomplish the legislative priorities of the Commission and monitors legislative activities specifically affecting people with hearing loss.
Seeks additional sources of agency funding by preparing grant applications relating to the needs of people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Acts as a public information agent for the Commission, including the development and dissemination of printed materials.
Performs other work as assigned by the Commission.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, transcript(s), three letters of reference, and salary requirements. In addition each application must include a response to the following questions. The responses must be typed and are limited to a single page for each question.
1. Please describe your experience in working with state and federal government agencies, legislative bodies, business and private industry, as well as the non-profit sector to improve the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people. Include specific accomplishments due to your efforts.
2. Please identify the top three critical issues that you feel deaf and hard of hearing people are currently facing, and describe how you would lead efforts to resolve these issues for Missourians with hearing loss.
Send to:
Executive Director Search
Phone: (573) 526-5205 (V/TTY)
Fax: (573) 526-5209
INFORMATION
ON THE COMMUNITY/COST OF LIVING ETC.
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http://ded.mo.gov/researchandplanning/indicators/cost_of_living/index.stm
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
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.
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.
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.