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DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION Families First Program Officer in Fulton, Missouri
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Job Opportunity Notice Families First Program Officer
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Missouri School for the Deaf seeks to hire a Families First Program Officer. The domicile is in Fulton. Responsibilities: Complies with all aspects of DESE's grant for early Intervention Services (0-8 years of age), including submitting reports on a timely basis, maintaining data on quantity and quality of services, and preparing budgets proposals for the program. Provides or coordinates training for new and experienced Parent Advisors as needed using the SKI*HI curriculum. Promotes the program in appropriate venues, such as System Points of Entry, First Steps Providers, DSE-sponsored conferences, Local Education Agency (LEA) programs, etc. Recruits qualified Parent Advisors. May serve as Parent Advisor when needed. Identifies families in need of services and assign appropriate Parent Advisors. Provides support and supervision to active Parent Advisors via phone/email contact, on-site visits, etc., reviews reports and provides feedback as needed. Provides direct services to families as needed. Provides instruction and assistance to Parent Advisors, transitioning families and their children to "school age" or K-12 education programs. Travels statewide to supervise Parent Advisors, work with families and agencies, attend workshops and conduct in-service trainings. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Deaf Education or related field from an accredited college or university. Missouri State Certification in teaching deaf and/or hard of hearing students or certification in other related areas. Experience working with young deaf children in various settings. Proficiency/knowledge in communication with deaf and/or hard of hearing individuals (including American Sign Language, written English, Cued Speech, etc.) Salary: $50,304 Annually Application Deadline:Until Filled To Apply: Complete the employment application at https://desemo.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Upload a copy of college transcripts (if applicable for the position) with the application. An e-mail confirmation will be sent once the application is received electronically. Employment Requirements and Benefit Information: Health Insurance, Retirement, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick and Paid Parental Leave. More details at https://dese.mo.gov/financial-administrative-services/human-resources.
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