Assistant School Services Director for Program Services

What You’ll Do

• Knowledge and experience with students eligible for special education.
• Cook up activities to determine student eligibility for placement with MSSD through facilitation and collaboration with Building Leadership.
• Oversee and manage student and staff data for MSSD, utilizing the student information system platform.
• Cook up collection, reporting, and submission of data for Core Data/MOSIS in a timely manner.
• Stay current on MAP-A requirements, alternative assessment best practices, problem-solving mitigations, and platform functioning/capabilities, and make sure MSSD staff are registered, trained, assisted, and supported.
• Provide outreach support and information to Local Education Agencies in regard to Federal and State requirements for Special Education and programming for students with low incidence disabilities and/or significant cognitive disabilities.
• Serve as the truancy officer for students served by MSSD.

What You Need

• A minimum of five years of work experience with students in special education, with preference given to candidates who have a background in working with individuals with significant disabilities.
• OR A minimum of five years of work experience with data entry, reporting, and communication.
• OR Bachelor’s degree, in special education or a closely related field.

More Reasons To Love This Position

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.

About the Role

The School Services Director of Program Services - Department of Elementary & Secondary Education - Missouri School for the Severely Disabled is a position located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Job Location

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

Pay

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

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Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, 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 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, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.

Contact Information

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