Building Administrator - Dale Thompson Trails West

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Building Administrator for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). The role ensures compliant instructional programs, oversees off-campus instruction, eligibility and IEP meetings, and fiscal and personnel management within the building.

The position emphasizes staff development and collaboration with families and LEAs, with confidentiality and policy adherence at the core of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience required.
• Certification as education administrator required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development and implementation of individualized instructional programs in compliance with statutes and policies.
• Coordinate off-campus instruction.
• Participate in eligibility and IEP meetings.
• Manage building-level fiscal responsibilities.
• Oversee day-to-day personnel, transportation, and building operations.

Skills

Administrative experience

Leadership ability

Education

Education administrator certification

Job description

Building Administrator, Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD)

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Salary: $67,704

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.

What You’ll Do

• Direct the development and implementation of appropriate individualized instructional programs for students that comply with state and federal statutes and MSSD policies and procedures.
• Coordinate off-campus instruction.
• Participate in eligibility, IEP, and other special education meeting.
• Assure effective management of building-level fiscal responsibilities.
• Provide for efficient, effective day-to-day management of personnel, transportation, and building operations.
• Participate in recruiting, retaining, and development of building staff.
• Plan, implement, and participate in professional development activities.
• Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadlines.
• Plan and conduct faculty and collaboration meetings through regular review of instructional data.
• Promote positive relationships with parents, area LEA, agencies, and businesses in the communities.
• Follow policies and guidelines of the MSSD program.
• Maintain confidentiality of parent, student, and staff personally identifiable information.

All You Need For Success

Certification as education administrator.

Administrative experience.

(Other qualifications and experience which, in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education, meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the above.)

More Reasons To Love This Position

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.

Equal Opportunity and Affine 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 [phone], through Missouri Relay System at [phone], or via email at [e-mail].

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), 7th 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 [e-mail].

The state of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.