Special Assistant Professional (General Education Program Manager)

Job Description:

Special Assistant Professional (General Education Program Manager)

Description

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!

This is high-level professional work overseeing the educational services program for the Division of Youth Services located in Jefferson City, Missouri. The following tasks are the responsibility of the Special Assistant Professional (General Education Program Manager):

• Perform duties in accordance with direction of supervisor and established policies and procedures at all times. Stay current on changes and updates in policies, procedures, and Missouri statutes requesting clarification from supervisor as necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of division records and ensure all policies and laws regarding confidentiality are followed. Use tact and discretion in all public relations. Report any issues that arise to supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of youth and employee records and ensure all policies and laws regarding confidentiality are followed. Use tact and discretion in all public relations. Report any issues that arise to supervisor.
• Plan, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate an education program and adapt it to individual and group needs.
• Oversee evaluation, governance, assessment, and administration of all educational programming.
• Liaison with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Supervise the teacher evaluations, teacher certifications and teacher professional development.
• Report on education and academic programming to state and public entities.
• Collect and report student academic performance, along with other educational data points.
• Manage student assessment testing and statewide examination cycles.
• Manage reporting of core data/DESE reporting cycles.
• Work closely with Special Education Program Manager on statewide educational matters.
• Work closely with the fiscal unit to manage educational resources/budgets.
• Provide oversight and assistance/training in developing student Individual Learning Plans.
• Provide oversight and assistance/training related to processes necessary to fulfill DESE mandates.
• Coordinate statewide meetings with Regional Education Supervisors
• Collaborate with Special Education Program Manager and Regional Education Supervisors in planning the annual DYS Educator’s Conference.
• Assess and monitor existing program practices and provide input and feedback into program planning and development.
• Collaborate with school staff, treatment teams, service coordinators, families and other, to create an educational climate that supports all teams.
• Complete all required reports and correspondence in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with established procedures and formats.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with peers and management that are consistent with the stated mission of the agency. Maintain professional boundaries, modeling a reasonable, respectful, and professional demeanor at all times, as outlined in conduct policies.
• Model a professional and appropriate attitude at all times with regard to the agency, its philosophy and its work. Demonstrate a sense of camaraderie among employees by being supportive. Obtain approval prior to any official agency contact with outside sources.
• Represent the agency at functions and meetings with internal and external agencies, participating actively and presenting DYS methods and treatment philosophies positively and accurately. Arrive to meetings timely and well prepared.
• Willingly accept additional or alternative assignments in the event of an emergency (e.g., natural disaster, pandemic) and complete within designated specifications and timeframes.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth by enrolling and participating in workshops, conferences, and advanced coursework. Take advantage of opportunities to learn from colleagues.
• Develop resources for education programming and working relationships with special education and related service providers.
• Encourage and monitor the implementation of creative teaching strategies, ensuring they are utilized in a variety of teaching modalities in order to promote optimal academic growth for all youth. Ensure all academic needs are addressed.
• Maintain current Missouri Education Certificate in accordance with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidelines and appropriate to current classification level at all times.
• Monitor licensure status of education staff and discuss concerns or lapses with supervisor.
• Develop, schedule, and deliver training sessions in your area of expertise. Assist and participate in training conducted by other staff and trainers. Provide feedback to supervisor regarding observations made while performing training.
• Participate in special work projects as assigned. Inform supervisor of unusual issues as they occur.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and scheduled trainings. Provide and be receptive to feedback and suggestions as a member of the team. Participate fully in meetings, sharing ideas, alternatives, and information.
• Assist in the development and revision of policies and procedures.
• Complete all required reports, correspondence and assignments in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with established procedures and formats.
• Submit all requests for leave and overtime worked in accordance with policy. Report to every scheduled shift on time and be available to work additional shifts and/or overtime as directed by supervisor.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Library Science, Guidance and Counseling, or in a teacher area or a closely related area; and

Three or more years of professional education or librarian experience.

(Post-Master’s earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required experience at a rate of 24 earned credit hours for one year.) (Possession of a Principal’s Certificate or Special Education Administrator’s Certificate may substitute for the required Master’s degree.)

Special Requirement: Ability to obtain (at the time of employment or no later than twelve (12) months from the date of hire) an appropriate valid Career Continuous Professional Certificate (CCPC), Initial Professional Certificate (IPC)

Pursuant to State Law, this position requires accreditation, licensure, and/or professional or occupational license which is only available to holders of specific post-secondary degrees.

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 .

Salary:

$77,788.00 per Year