Supervisor – Skilled Technical Sciences

Salary: $47,136

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

• Provides technical assistance in the promotion, initiation, development, and evaluation of skilled technical sciences programs to reinforce academic education and integrate with workforce and college readiness activities.
• Serves as Missouri’s official state liaison for the Association for Skilled Technical Sciences national and statewide groups, and as ex officio officer for the Missouri Trade and Technical Association.
• Serve as Missouri’s official state liaison for the Missouri School Plant Managers Association and coordinates our Summer Custodial Program.
• Manages our Mentor/Protégé program for Skilled Technical Sciences.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, teaching methods and current trends of skilled technical sciences education.
• Ability to communicate and express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to organize and conduct trainings on topics specific to skilled technical sciences educators.
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with professional and lay persons within and outside the agency.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of career education with extensive knowledge of programs within skilled technical sciences
• Knowledge of administration of career education including an understanding of state-federal and state-local relationships and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other sections within the department and individuals representing inter-related agencies and organizations.
• Advises local schools and individuals regarding educator and student licensure/certification requirements and program accreditation requirements for skilled technical sciences programs.
• Supports activities in career and technical student organizations such as SkillsUSA.
• Performs effectively as leader and/or member, on High Schools That Work technical assistance visits, and other evaluative reviews; contributes to state-wide grant initiatives; participate on state-wide and Department committees; assist other sections as needed.
• Assist with updates to Skilled Technical Sciences webpage.
• Performs other related work as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Administrative Leadership, Career Education, Public Affairs, Curriculum and Instruction, Skilled Technical Sciences-related administration or related field.

OR

• Four or more years’ experience in educational leadership, career education, skilled technical sciences and/or industrial–related practice or administration, or teaching, preferably in a career education setting.

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.

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