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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:
Early Intervention programs within the Office of Childhood strive to ensure that young children are safe, healthy, and successful learners through parent engagement activities, increased developmental screening opportunities, and access to resources and supports.- Supervise regional Early Intervention staff.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of guidance and procedure manuals.
- Responsible for program improvement initiatives, to include but not limited to, Provider Survey, Family Survey, Needs Assessment, Early Intervention teams, and Early Childhood Outcomes.
- Responsible for creation of annual Year at a Glance report.
- Plan and coordinate quarterly System Point of Entry (SPOE) meetings.
- Plan and coordinate quarterly stakeholder meetings.
- Review, approve, and track trends of billing issues, fund recoveries, and adjustments.
- Coordinate with Early Intervention compliance unit regarding materials that impact provider and SPOE compliance.
- Manage Early Intervention webpage content and updates needed.
- Assist with the development and dissemination of the monthly Early Intervention section newsletter.
- Assist with the preparation and review of the state and federal reports, including the Annual Performance Report (APR) and State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP).
- Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal legislation and regulations governing parent education programs, including Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- Participate in Early Childhood State Advisory Council meetings as requested.
- Assist the Program Manager with managing state contracts to ensure regional services are provided.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, early childhood education, child development, social/human services, human development and family studies, or other related field from an accredited four-year college or university with one or more years of work in the field of special education, early childhood education, child development, social/human services, human development and family studies, or a related field.
OR- Five or more years of work or technical experience in the field of special education, early childhood education, child development, social/human services, human development and family studies, or a related field.
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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