Program Support Specialist - Educator Development

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Program Support Specialist - Educator Development to support MLDS, MTDS, and related programs in Jefferson City. You will prepare invoices, process monthly expense reports, and maintain expenditure tracking for several initiatives.

You’ll ensure timely payments, accurate records, and effective communication with internal staff and external partners to support educator development across Missouri.

Qualifications

• Graduated from high school or High School Equivalency.
• One or more years of clerical or secretarial experience.

Responsibilities

• Work to maintain files and run reports for MLDS, MTDS, TOY, and related events and activities.
• Prepare invoices for MLDS and MTDS related events and activities as needed.
• Process monthly expense reports for MLDS and MTDS staff, vendors, and related personnel.
• Maintain all expense accounts for MLDS and MTDS sections.
• Maintain records of invoices, professional development initiatives, contracts and expense accounts across programs.
• Monitor processing of requisitions, invoices and expense reports to ensure timely payment of bills.
• Communicate with internal personnel and external partners regarding program planning, implementation and support.
• Prepare and maintain monthly expenditure/funding tracking reports for various program events.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable attendance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Program Support Specialist - Educator Development – Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Job Posting Number: 3810011106

Salary: $37,200

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:

Educator Certification issues educator certificates to all educators who work in the state’s school systems, as well as assisting with the review of certificate-holders who are charged with misconduct.

What you’ll do:

• Work to maintain files and run reports of database files for the Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS), Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS), Teacher of the Year (TOY), and related events and activities (i.e. Leadership Academy, Teacher Academy, Beginning Teacher Assistance Program, Teacher Academy Year 2, etc.).
• Prepare invoices for MLDS and MTDS related events and activities as needed.
• Process monthly expense reports, for MLDS and MTDS affiliated staff, vendors, and related personnel, in a prompt and timely manner.
• Maintain all expense accounts for section (MLDS, MTDS).
• Maintain records of invoices, professional development initiatives, invoices, contracts, and expense accounts across all previously identified programs - in an orderly, easily retrievable fashion.
• Monitor the processing of requisitions, invoices, and expense reports and maintain a reasonable timeline for the prompt payment of bills.
• Communicate, via all appropriate means, with internal personnel and people outside of DESE relative to all to program planning, implementation, and support.
• Prepare and maintain monthly expenditure/funding tracking reports for various program events and activities as requested.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Full job description available upon request.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduated from high school or High School Equivalency.
• One or more years’ experience in clerical or secretarial work.

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:

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Equal Opportunity and Affiant 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.