Supervisor - OQS, Federal Programs

About the Role

The Office of Quality Schools administers a wide range of state- and federally-funded programs that assist local schools (Title I, Title III and other federal programs), charter and other innovative schools, as well as developing a statewide system of support for schools, communities, and families. Schools are also provided assistance on federal and state-developed improvement initiatives which are coordinated with other state and regional services.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret federal regulations pertaining to ESEA including Title I.A, Title I.(a), Title II.A, Title IV.A, Title V.B, and REAP schools.
• Provide technical assistance and support for superintendents, principals, and Title I coordinators/directors in understanding and completing Federal Programs applications and reports, identifying deadlines, and providing follow-up support for end-of-year requirements.
• Meet with Title I teachers and directors to discuss Title services, implementation options, and best practices.
• Provide updates on changes to Title requirements.
• Provide technical assistance and support to superintendents, principals, and Title I coordinators/directors in the development and implementation of the ESEA Consolidated Application, which includes various Title Plans and Budgets.
• Monitor the implementation of the ESEA Consolidated Budget Application.
• Stay current in best practices in the areas of effective instruction and school improvement initiatives.
• Process and approve all Federal Programs Applications and Revisions within the supervisor’s region (average 80 school districts) and ensure nonpublic representation is apparent in the application process.
• Monitor schools for compliance with federal regulations through the tiered monitoring system (average 20 schools a year), including extensive preparatory work such as core data and educator certification reviews.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, accounting, business administration, or a closely related field.
• OR four or more years of progressive experience in compliance-related work in education, accounting, business administration, or a closely related field.

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

Pay

$47,616 per year.

Location

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

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A defined pension plan.
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time.
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage.

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