Assistant Director - OQS Student Support Services

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why You’ll Love This Position

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Quality Schools Student Support Services section, provides support to educators, administrators, students, and families with resources in relation to students who are identified as Homeless, English Learner, Immigrant, Refugee, Migrant, or placed in foster or correctional settings.

• Assist in the administration of the Department's Federal Consolidated and Discretionary Grants. The section has direct supervision authority for the following grants: Title I.D, Title III, Foster Care, and Equitable Services.
• Provide governance and guidance to the Supervisor at the Director’s direction and in the Director’s absence.
• Provide governance and guidance to SEA staff on equitable services requirements as outlined in ESSA.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to LEA staff on equitable services requirements as outline in ESSA.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to staff of nonpublic schools regarding the equitable services requirements for LEAs.
• Manage all aspects of the annual Nonpublic Registration Form.
• Manage all aspects of the annual Nonpublic Registration and Public School Verification.
• Monitor all LEAs for equitable services requirements as outlined in ESSA. Assist in the coordination of monitoring for all sub grantees and maintaining required compliance documentation.
• Chair of planning the annual Federal Programs conference.
• Assist in the coordination of all planning, implementation, and evaluation of grant activities to assist schools in improving student performance.
• Develop written and on-line publications such as manuals, applications, data collection tools, and program evaluation reports.
• Attend national, regional, and state meetings focused on the special populations served by the Student Support Section.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct technical assistance and information workshops for Department, state, and national audiences related to program requirements, effective program planning, data-driven decision making, professional development, and program evaluation.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Full job description available upon request.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or closely related field and successful experience in managing or administering a significant special program or project.
  
  

OR

• Four or more years of progressive experience in the field of education with administrative or supervisory responsibility and possession of a high school diploma or equivalency.
  
  

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: 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 .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute 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.

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 Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants:The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.