VACANCY NOTICE

Vacancy Title: Supervisor

Job Order Number: 6277699

City: Jefferson City

Section/Division: Family and Consumer Sciences / Division of Career Education

Salary: $38,304

Deadline: Opened Until Filled (Position available July 1, 2008)

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 required. Master's degree preferred, with a major in family and consumer sciences education from an accredited college or university. Three years of experience as a teacher of family and consumer sciences education.

Extensive knowledge of the field of family and consumer sciences education.

Thorough knowledge of the principles, modern teaching methods, practices and current trends in family and consumer sciences education; and curriculum planning as applied to family and consumer sciences education.

Ability to encourage the use of new teaching methods, technology and new curriculum materials as applied to family and consumer sciences education; relate positively to people and work effectively with youth and adults, and to lead conferences and workshops with professional personnel; analyze and effectively apply evaluation standards to family and consumer sciences education programs; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish effective working relationships with local school officials and associates.

The official domicile for this position is Jefferson City. Travel is required by the employee in one's own vehicle with mileage and expenses reimbursed at the approved rate.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Assists in the development and coordination of projects resulting in quality curriculum materials and resources for instructors of family and consumer sciences education at all levels.

Serves as the Division Career Cluster leader for Hospitality and Tourism and assists local hospitality and culinary arts programs at the secondary and postsecondary levels. Serves as the Division contact for the Missouri ProStart Program and coordinates the annual Culinary Arts STAR Event state competition.

Performs professional and administrative functions involved as liaison to the Missouri Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences and the organization’s board of directors.

Plans, coordinates, and implements professional development opportunities for pre-service and practicing teachers of family and consumer sciences programs to include an annual statewide inservice conference and several regional inservice workshops.

Reviews and approves new family and consumer sciences program proposals and provides technical assistance as needed to districts with new and existing family and consumer sciences programs.

Reviews and approves grant awards to family and consumer sciences programs for program improvement. Monitors grants and provides technical assistance to local recipients as needed.

Serves on Missouri School Improvement Program Review teams.

Performs other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Mail a resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480.

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.

The DESE application may be found at http://www.dese.mo.gov/divadm/humanres/Application.pdf or 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,

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: Vision Service Plan (VSP) is available.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Up to six counseling visits per episode per family member per year.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees may enroll in the State of Missouri Deferred Compensation Plan at beginning of employment with a minimum of $25 per month. After 12 continuous months of employment State service the State will contribute an additional $25 per month to eligible employees.

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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