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

Why you’ll love this position:

The Office of College and Career Readiness consists of three areas:

Curriculum Services - The curriculum services section provides professional services related to the development and implementation of improved curricula in the schools of the state.

Career Education - Missouri Career Education combines academics and occupational skill training to prepare students of all ages. Training programs are offered in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled Technical Sciences, Technology and Engineering, and Marketing and Cooperative Education.

School Counseling – The School Counseling Section provides resources and technical assistance to help school counselors fully implement comprehensive school counseling programs in their schools.

What you’ll do:

• Leads, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the personnel, programs, and services assigned to the Office of College and Career Readiness (OCCR) by the Commissioner of Education and Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services including curriculum (English language arts, science, social studies, fine arts, mathematics, literacy), career and technical education (CTE) programs (including career pathways; registered youth apprenticeship training programs; agriculture, food and natural resources; business, marketing & information technology; family consumer sciences and human services; technology and engineering, health science, and skilled technical sciences), civil rights compliance, school counseling, school-based mental health, and adult education and literacy (including high school equivalency).
• Assists in developing and implementing Department policy and the strategic plan including the vision, mission, core values, priority areas, success measures, and strategic actions.
• Directs and supervises state and federally financed programs in accordance with the policies of the State Board of Education and Missouri statutes.
• Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
• Informs and advises the Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services on agency policy, including implementing, evaluating the effectiveness of, and recommending improvements.
• Full job description available upon request.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in an education field or closely related area with other abilities, training, and experiences in the instructional process as required by the State Board of Education.
• Successful experience as a school administrator, CTE administrator, or adult education supervisor is preferred, with other abilities, trainings, and experiences considered.

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.

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, gender, gender identity, 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 employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.
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.