Program Specialist - OOC Quality Programs

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Program Specialist – OOC Quality Programs – Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Job Posting Number: 3350402076

Salary: $52,440.00

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:

The goal of the Office of Childhood is to ensure Missouri’s children can have success at every stage and to do so, quality is essential. People who educate and care for children need programs that support their efforts to increase quality and provide children with the best opportunities for success. Quality Programs focuses on efforts to equip child care professionals with essential supports to help children thrive.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Reviews, evaluates, and monitors professional development training submissions and trainer compliance within the Missouri Professional Development (MOPD) system; authorizes approvals or denials in accordance with established requirements.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance, and customer support to professionals, training organizations, and external stakeholders regarding the MOPD system, including the onboarding of new organizations and timely response to inquiries.
• Participates in the development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance of the MOPD system by utilizing software applications and training tools, assisting with uploading, organizing, and maintaining training data, researching best practices, and supporting continuous system improvement.
• Performs quality assurance reviews of college transcripts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards; works with staff to address discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of training and events, including assisting the Program Coordinator with training development and delivery and collaborating with Office of Childhood staff on the annual Conference on the Young Years (CYY).
• Monitors key projects and initiatives within the Office of Childhood, maintains current knowledge of DESE training policies and procedures, and provides alignment, coordination, and timely support as needed.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Department staff, state and local agencies, contractors, and external partners to support program objectives and workforce development efforts.
• Provides support for other Professional Development Program Specialist duties and performs other related duties as assigned to advance program goals and organizational priorities.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Full job description available upon request.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in early childhood, education, communications, human development, family studies, or other related area.

OR

• Four or more years of professional or technical experience in social/human services or elementary/early childhood education

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - 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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

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, 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 civilrights@dese.mo.gov.

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 and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.