Supervisor - OQS, Federal Programs

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

Why you’ll love this position:

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 also are provided assistance on federal and state-developed improvement initiatives which are coordinated with other state and regional services.

• 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.
• Be 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 supervisors region (average 80 school districts) and assure 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). This includes extensive preparatory work including core data and educator certification reviews.
• Conduct on-site federal programs monitoring reviews of school districts to ensure on-going compliance with federal requirements (limited travel required).
• Draft and disseminate guidance via the administrative manual, listserv messages and Department website.
• Process and maintain state administrative rules.
• Full job description available upon request.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, accounting, business administration, or closely related field.

OR

• Four years progressive experience in compliance related work in accounting/bookkeeping, business administration, elementary/secondary education, or closely related experience.

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 .

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