Supervisor - OQS, Federal Programs

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Jefferson City, MO seeks a Compliance Analyst for Federal Programs to review and interpret ESEA regulations (Title I, Title II, Title IV, REAP) and to advise districts on program requirements, timelines, and reporting needs in support of statewide school improvement initiatives.

The role provides technical assistance to superintendents, principals, and Title I coordinators, assists with the development and implementation of the ESEA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, accounting, business administration, or closely related field.
• Four or more years progressive experience in compliance related work in education, accounting, business administration, or closely related experience.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret ESEA regulations including Title I and related programs.
• Provide technical assistance to superintendents and title coordinators in Federal Programs applications and reports.
• Assist in development and implementation of the ESEA Consolidated Application including Title Plans and Budgets.
• Monitor the ESEA Consolidated Budget Application.
• Stay current with best practices in effective instruction and school improvement.
• Process and approve Federal Programs Applications and Revisions within the supervisor's region.
• Monitor schools for compliance with federal regulations and conduct data/educator certification reviews.
• Demonstrate regular attendance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, accounting, business administration, or closely related field

Four or more years progressive experience in compliance related work in education, accounting, business administration, or closely related experience

Job description

Job Posting Number: 3520309086

Salary: $47,616

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

Why You’ll Love This Position

The Office of Quality Schools 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.

• Review and interpret federal regulations pertaining to ESEA including Title I.A, Title I.(a), Title II.A, Title IV.A, Title V.B, and REAP schools.
• Provide technical assistance and support for superintendents, principals, and Title I coordinators /directors in understanding and completing Federal Programs applications and reports, identifying deadlines, and providing follow-up support for end-of-year requirements. Meet with Title I teachers and directors to discuss Title services, implementation options, and best practices. Provide updates on changes to Title requirements.
• Provide technical assistance and support to superintendents, principals, and Title I coordinators/directors in the development and implementation of the ESEA Consolidated Application, which includes various Title Plans and Budgets.
• Monitor the implementation of the ESEA Consolidated Budget Application.
• Current in best practices in the areas of effective instruction and school improvement initiatives.
• Process and approve all Federal Programs Applications and Revisions within the supervisors region (average 80 school districts) and assure nonpublic representation is apparent in the application process.
• Monitor schools for compliance with federal regulations through the tiered monitoring system (average 20 schools a year). This includes extensive preparatory work including core data and educator certification reviews.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

Full job description available upon request.

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, accounting, business administration, or closely related field.

OR

• Four or more years progressive experience in compliance related work in education, accounting, business administration, or closely related experience.

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.