MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY
AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
“Missouri public
schools: the best choice… the best results!”
Vacancy
Title: Coordinator
Job Order Number: 9749772
Domicile
Location: Jefferson City
Section/Office: Educator Preparation /
Office of Educator Quality
Salary: $59,088 - $65,000
Deadline: Opened Until Filled
Master’s
Degree in Education or related area, doctorate preferred, from an accredited
college or university.
At least two (2) years experience in
public education as a teacher or administrator.
(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 above.)
Extensive
knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations that apply to the certification of
teachers, administrators and other school personnel.
Extensive
knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations that apply to the evaluation of
professional education programs.
Extensive knowledge of significant
research studies and history pertaining generally to education and specifically
to the preparation of professional educators.
Extensive knowledge of the
principles and practices of national and regional accrediting agencies.
Knowledge
of the certification standards and procedures practiced in other states.
Knowledge of testing procedures and
methods of test validation.
Skill
in oral and written presentation of complex ideas to college and university
personnel, private providers, and others
involved in teacher education.
Ability to develop and maintain
effective working relationships with public officials, departmental personnel,
college/university officials, private providers, school administrators, and the
general public.
Excellent interpersonal abilities;
ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, flexible.
Ability to maintain effective
working relationships with Department staff, other state and local agencies and
the public.
Ability to locate and synthesize
information and identify essential information.
Ability to communicate effectively
orally and in writing regarding technical and other information.
Ability to manage multiple
priorities through strong organizational skills.
Good
reasoning abilities; sound judgment.
Resourceful
and well organized.
Extensive
in-state travel and occasional out-of-state travel is required.
Responsible
for the direction and supervision of those staff assigned to work with educator
preparation.
Plans,
directs and administers the implementation of the Missouri Standards for
Preparation of Educators.
Responsible
for determining educator programs that have merit and potential for providing
quality preparation of candidates at Missouri’s colleges and universities, as
well as alternative educator preparation programs.
Addresses the state’s needs for
qualified teachers and administrators through the aggressive development and
implementation of alternative pathways to certification.
Responsible
for the reporting of information for federal purposes (Title II) and the
state’s Annual Performance Report for Educator Preparation Programs.
Provides
training in use of the Missouri Comprehensive Data System for program
accountability.
Identifies
and implements legal requirements and reporting regulations pertaining to
programs for the preparation and certification of teachers, administrators and
other educational personnel.
Evaluates proposals for new
professional education programs and for program revisions from institutions of
higher education and private providers.
Provides leadership for the
implementation of teacher, principal and superintendent standards.
Responsible for the implementation
of the new educator preparation program assessments demonstrating candidate
mastery of competencies throughout the preparation program and upon exiting
prior to certification.
Provides information on
administration and operation of the work of the office to the Commissioner and others
as required.
Communicates Department policies to
section staff and to administrators and faculty at institutions of higher
education, private providers, and other agencies.
Prepares policy drafts and reports for
study and consideration by the Commissioner and State Board of Education.
Supervises the development and
filing of department rules and regulations affecting the office as provided in
Chapter 536, RSMo.
Develops
goals and objectives that align with the Department’s Top 10 by 20 Plan and
coordinates the work of the section to meet them.
Prepares
grant proposals for funding of activities within the scope of responsibility of
the section.
Serves as Department liaison to
state, regional and national professional organizations.
Assumes other duties as assigned by the
Assistant Commissioner.
Serves on statewide and national
committees regarding the preparation of school personnel.
Complete a
DESE application online at http://www.dese.mo.gov/divadm/humanres/documents/Employment_Application_2005.pdf. Please attach a scanned copy of your
transcripts with the application. You
will receive an e-mail confirmation when your application is received
online.
NOTE: If a college degree is a requirement for this position, transcripts MUST
be submitted with the application in order to be considered for
employment. Failure to include transcripts (when required for the
position) with your application will eliminate the application from the review
process.
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.
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 10 hours per month
for new full-time employees, longer term State employees
can earn more. Prorated leave for part-time employees in eligible positions.
SICK LEAVE: Accrue 10 hours per month. Prorated leave for part-time employees in
eligible positions.
HOLIDAYS: 12 holidays per year.
RETIREMENT: Coverage provided through the Missouri State Employees Retirement System (MOSERS).
LIFE INSURANCE: Term life insurance coverage, equal to one times
employee's annual salary, through the Missouri State Employees Retirement
System.
OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE: Optional term life insurance available with maximum
coverage of six times member’s annual salary. Plans are also offered for
spouse and dependents. Premiums paid by employee.
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 day of the following month after employment.
DENTAL PLANS: Delta Dental insurance coverage is
available.
VISION PLAN: Vision Service Plan (VSP) is available.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: A payroll deduction deferred compensation plan available to
defer taxes until retirement by investing in mutual funds and a fixed income
account is currently provided.
Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619,
through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov.
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.
TTY/TDD users:
Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
The
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in
its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment
practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human
Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson
City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number (573) 751-9619 or TYY (800) 735-2966.