Missouri Teacher Development System Specialist - Regional Professional Development Center

Missouri Teacher Development System Specialist

Regional Professional Development Center – Southeast Missouri State University – Cape Girardeau, MO

Job Type: Full Time. Salary:
Depends on Qualifications. Job Number: .

The Southeast Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) has been housed on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University since 1996. The Center serves approximately 84 school districts in the southeast region. RPDC personnel provide training programs for teachers and administrators throughout the area on a continuous basis.

• Collaborative work across the state to implement regional MTDS (Missouri Teacher Development System) technical assistance and programming
• Participate in various groups and teams to develop MTDS materials and resources
• Facilitate regional MTDS specific programming
• Understand, promote, and implement the MTDS Framework
• Work collaboratively to develop program evaluation methods and data collection instruments
• Host regional MTDS information sessions to provide grant application and planning guidance
• Review, approve, and evaluate teacher recruitment and retention grants and teacher education grants according to established grant guidelines
• Engage in ongoing collaborative planning, production, implementation, and evaluation for MTDS programming
• Participate in program implementation monitoring, evaluation processes, and ongoing data reporting for MTDS programming
• Provide assistance to DESE and external researchers in gathering and reporting data and impact strategies related to teacher recruitment, retention, and teacher education grants

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related area from a regionally accredited college or university
• Five years of recent teaching experience
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills such as strategic planning, analytical thinking, setting deadlines, and evaluation progress
• Strong ability to understand the context of a program and how it affects program planning, implementation, outcomes, and evaluation
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including presentation skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external constituencies of the university
• Strong facilitation skills in working with teams
• Ability to collaborate and implement a shared leadership model
• Ability and means to travel within Missouri on a regular basis
• Demonstrated ability to increase the meaningful inclusion of students with disabilities into the general education curriculum

Final date to receive applications:
January 30, 2026. The position will be available February 1, 2026 and will remain open until filled.

Complete the online application by clicking the APPLY button at the top of the page. Submit a letter of interest addressing all position qualifications, a current résumé, and contact information of three professional references (may be requested later).

Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student‑centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond.

SEMO values access to high‑quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

Southeast Missouri State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action. In accordance with this commitment, and in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws, it is the policy of the University to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees in its employment practices, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The University believes that a diverse University community advances the academic purposes of the University and enhances the working and learning environment.