MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY
AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
“Missouri public
schools: the best choice… the best results!”
Vacancy
Title: Secretary
Job Order Number: 9764805
Domicile
Location: St. Louis
Section/Office: Missouri School for the Blind/Division of Special
Education
Salary: $22,320.00 annually
Deadline: February
1, 2013
·
High School diploma or G.E.D.
·
Completion of a clerical training program, and/or
at least one (1) year of work experience in a similar position.
(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.)
· Answer telephone
and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to
appropriate individuals.
· Open incoming mail,
route mail to appropriate individual or section, or place in appropriate file.
· Demonstrate
proficiency using Microsoft Word (minimum 40 wpm) to compose and type letters
and reports, answer routine correspondence, and complete other projects as
assigned.
· Assist parents with
completing section forms to provide service.
· Experience using
Excel to prepare charts, tables, and schedules.
· Skill in using
Microsoft Outlook email system.
· Schedule
appointments of section staff.
· Maintain accurate
records and filing systems.
· Greet and welcome
visitors, determine nature of business, and conduct visitors to appropriate
person or section.
· Order and inventory
section supplies and equipment.
· Complete expense
and other financial forms for reimbursement or payment request.
· Prepare bimonthly
section time and attendance records to maintain accurate information for
management.
· Attend meetings in
order to receive/convey information.
· Perform other
duties as assigned.
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.
It is the policy of the Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education not to discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or
employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries related to
Department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities
that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the
Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General Counsel,
Coordinator–Civil Rights Compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th
Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480;
telephone number (573) 526-4757 or TTY (800) 735-2966, fax (573) 522-4883,
email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.