MSSD School Coordinator - Mississippi Valley State School

Home School Coordinator or HSC‑MS, Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD)

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Salary: $55,008–$59,928

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 the salary range listed above.

• Thorough knowledge of the needs of children with severe disabilities and their families.
• Thorough knowledge of community agencies serving children with disabilities.
• Organize ideas and plans in logical fashion and communicate them clearly to others in oral and written forms.
• Facilitate and follow‑up on referrals of students to appropriate agencies, physicians and other service providers.
• Gather issue‑specific information relevant to students’ needs.
• Coordinate with school and families on issues of behavior support, truancy and other support needs that families may have.
• Arrange meetings and family training sessions.
• Attend IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with families, community agencies and other school personnel.
• Maintain CPR certification at the level determined by the American Heart Association or Red Cross as Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
• Maintain confidentiality of parent, student and staff personally identifiable information.
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion, complying with established deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or closely related area (Master’s degree preferred).
• Four years’ experience in an agency providing services to assist families with parenting children with disabilities.

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:
dese.mssdhr.gov

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 e‑mail at dese.mssdhr.gov
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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), 7th 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 civil rights.gov
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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.

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.