Director of Healthy Schools

Salary: $60,648 - This is a multi-year, federal grant-funded position with funding from June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2028. After the multi-year funded timeline, there is the potential for renewal.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

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

Why you’ll love this position:

This is a federal grant-funded, full-time professional position that supports cross-functional programming aligned to the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. The position serves to bolster health promotion infrastructure and promote healthy school-wide policies.

• Support targeted health and wellness education to prevent risk factors and effectively manage chronic health conditions among school-age youth.
• Organize and manage grant activities (budget and contracts) and compile report data, assessments, and evaluation reports to ensure all program documentation is complete, accurate and comprehensive.
• Collaborate with the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) on multiple projects, including Missouri Healthy Schools, the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, School Health Profiles, etc.
• Assist LEAs implementing WSCC model and support the development of school health advisory councils and school health improvement plans.
• Establish partnerships to engage health and educational experts (educators, school nurses, administrators and other LEA faculty and staff) to participate in professional development and technical assistance offerings.
• Apply appropriate federal, state, and department rules and regulations.
• Serve as health and physical education resource to multiple stakeholder groups and direct educators to appropriate resources for technical assistance in curriculum and assessment.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of four years of professional experience working in or supporting education systems.

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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