VACANCY NOTICE

Vacancy Title: Disability Program Specialist

Job Order Number: 9148986

City: Blue Springs

Section/Division: Missouri Assistive Technology / Division of Special Education

Salary: $40,944 to $52,800

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.)

Bachelors degree in a relevant area such as public administration, special education, allied health, or rehabilitation required. Masters degree preferred.

A minimum of three years professional or technical experience in delivery of assistive technology services or other disability related programs.

Specific technical expertise in high-end assistive technology such as augmentative communication devices, computer adaptations, and accessible information technology. A background with assistive technology in elementary and secondary education is preferred.

Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of individuals with disabilities and their parents and families and strong interpersonal and leadership skills to work with diverse constituencies.

A record of excellent oral and written communication skills (may be accomplished through the use of assistive technology.)

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

This is a specialized professional position for Missouri Assistive Technology responsible for implementation of statewide assistive technology programs and services. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director and Assistant Director of Missouri Assistive Technology (MoAT). Overall programmatic direction for programs and services is provided by the Missouri Assistive Technology Council.

Administer one or more programs/services, including but not limited to those directly providing adaptive equipment, device demonstration, device reuse, device loan, training, or information and assistance that allow individuals with disabilities to access and acquire assistive technology devices, services or supports.

Work collaborative with a wide variety of groups such as program-related committees, state personnel, school personnel, employers, and nonprofit disability agencies in carrying out program implementation.

Provide information and assistance to consumers, businesses, health care providers, state agencies, and others to assist them in increasing knowledge and expertise about assistive technology, accessing available resources and acquiring/delivering assistive technology through public and private sources.

Prepare written and other materials required for federal program performance reviews.

Maintain and update internal data systems associated with the programs administered.

Review program/service expenditures and provide first level approval for those costs associated with program/service responsibilities.

Monitor, analyze and manage data to track and report on current program service status, identify future program needs, implement program improvement initiatives and suggest and implement mechanisms to improve data collection and analysis.

Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant state and federal program statutory requirements and state purchasing requirements.

Other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Complete a DESE application online at www.dese.mo.gov/divadm/humanres/vacancies.html. You will receive an e-mail confirmation when your application is received online. The application may also be printed and mailed to: Human Resources, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480. We do not keep applications on file to submit for other vacant positions. You must submit an application for each vacant position you are applying for.

You may submit college 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.

CAFETERIA PLAN: Easy tax savings on employee’s cost for qualified payroll-deducted insurance plans, medical care, and dependent care.

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: You have up to six counseling sessions available per family member annually per episode. The EAP can help with things like stress, parenting, alcohol and drug abuse, marital problems, anxiety, depression, legal issues, financial concerns and dependent care issues.

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 up to an additional $35 per month to eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

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 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.

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