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Job Description
Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Why you’ll love this position:
The primary purpose of the Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) is the development and support of effective school leaders. In the fall 2014, a group of key stakeholders, currently engaged in principal development and support, were convened by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to identify the essential competencies of each of the steps on the MLDS continuum. The MLDS Competencies are aligned to the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) .
• Coordinates the Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) for all school principals, assistant principals and other school leaders throughout the state.
o Oversees the development and publishing of all leadership development materials and resources.
o Contributes to the recruitment, hiring and supervision of leadership development specialists.
o Conducts regular and ongoing training for leadership development specialists.
o Participates in data collection specific to the overall quality of training delivered by leadership development specialists.
o Participates in data collection specific to the overall quality of materials and resources for the leadership development system.
o Participates in data collection specific to the overall impact of the leadership development system.
o Reforms and improves principal and other school leader preparation programs.
o Reforms principal and other school leader certification requirements and leader standards.
o Assists with particular areas of training such as aspiring principals, assistant principals and principals leading struggling schools.
• Collaborates with administrator association partners in the development and implementation, and evaluation of the statewide principals mentoring system.
• Develops the annual MLDS budget in coordination with OEQ leadership.
• Maintains lines of communication with MLDS Commission members, RPDC Directors, the MLDS specialist team, and other partners as the MLDS works to expand its collaborative network.
• Coordinates leadership initiatives for the Department.
• Guiding LEAs in developing and implementing of high-quality professional development programs for principals through MLDS engagement
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Full job description available upon request.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education, communications, business administration or closely related field.
OR- Four or more years of professional experience in team or project management and providing oral and written communication with stakeholders.
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, 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), 7 th 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.
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. -
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