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 professional work in the planning and coordination or supervision of an educational services program for juveniles placed with the Missouri Division of Youth Services. This position provides regional oversight and coordination of specialized and/or general education programs/services. Will develop or assist in the development of program guidelines, procedures and operating policies; conducts needs assessments; evaluates program effectiveness and initiates changes to correct deficiencies.
The following tasks are the responsibility of the Education Supervisor:
- Develops, implements, and evaluates the educational program and/or services within the limits of established policies and procedures.
- Provides consultation, technical assistance, and advice to the administrative staff regarding problems related to education.
- Provides full and/or functional supervision, consultation, and training to education staff, interviews prospective new employees and recommends selection, orients new employees; participates in the evaluation of employee performance and recruitment of academic teachers.
- Provides technical and supervisory direction in the implementation and adaptation of an education program in a state facility.
- Assumes complete responsibility for an educational program.
- Participates in performing teaching functions.
- Develops, coordinates, and monitors community-based educational services and programs within the assigned scope of responsibility.
- Plans or assists in planning a special school curriculum or follows state courses of study, making necessary adaptations to fit the facility and special group needs.
- Assists in matters relating to the general administration of an educational program.
- Prepares and maintains individualized educational plans and assigns students to classes based upon test scores and prior academic achievement; intervenes in crises and counsels students as necessary; explains programs to students and parents or guardians.
Twenty-seven or more months (3 full school years) of professional education or librarian experience with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.
OR A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Library Science, Guidance and Counseling, or in a teaching area or a closely related area; and three or more years of professional education or librarian experience.
OR A Bachelor’s Degree, certification, and 3 or more years of 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 Requirements: Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license; Ability to obtain (at the time of employment or no later than end of probationary period) an appropriate valid Life, Professional Classification II (PCII), Career Continuous Professional Certificate (CCPC), Initial Professional Certificate (IPC), Continuous Professional Classification (CPC), Principal’s Certificate, and/or Special Education Administrator’s Certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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 .
