Improvement and Accountability Administrator

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Quality Schools seeks an Improvement and Accountability Administrator to lead project management within the Improvement and Accountability Unit. This position informs policy, guides interventions, and coordinates the statewide system of support for Missouri schools.

Located in Jefferson City, MO, the role requires a master’s degree or substantial administrative experience and involves working with a professional staff to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an academic discipline or elementary or secondary education; candidates with 6 years’ administrative or supervisory experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day management of projects in the Improvement and Accountability Unit.
• Support policy formulation and define operational goals and interventions per statute and State Board rules.
• Coordinate statewide System of Support for Missouri public schools.
• Direct professional staff delivering supports to schools and districts in accountability processes.
• Advise the Assistant Commissioner and the Commissioner on policy matters across programs.
• Analyze district data to assess progress toward federal accountability targets.
• Direct advisory services to improve schools and programs.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable attendance.

Skills

Policy development

Education

Master's degree in education or related discipline

Job description

Improvement and Accountability Administrator – Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Job Posting Number: 3530101106

Salary: $81,144

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:

TheOffice of Quality Schoolsworks to manage theMissouri School Improvement Program(MSIP), the state’s accreditation system for public school districts. This office also 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.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinates key day-to-day management of projects and activities in the Improvement and Accountability Unit.
• Facilitates the formulation of policies and develops operational goals and methods of providing support and interventions in alignment with statute and State Board of Education rule.
• Coordinates the administration of Statewide System of Support for Missouri public schools.
• Directs a professional staff engaged in providing appropriate supports and interventions to schools and districts identified as part of the accountability process.
• Advises the Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Quality Schools and the Commissioner of Education on all policy matters pertaining to all programs and sections in the Improvement and Accountability Unit.
• Coordinates the analysis of district data to determine the status of school districts in meeting federal accountability targets.
• Directs the program of advisory services to improve schools and educational programs.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Full job description available upon request.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's degree in an academic discipline or elementary or secondary education.

OR

• 6 years’ experience in the field of education or academic discipline, with progressive responsibility in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

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: [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity and Aff… 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), 2nd 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].

To Our Applicants with Disabilities:

For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at [phone].Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service [phone].

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.