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
This position in the field of special education primarily providing support to Legal Services on the development and coordination of policy, legal issues, and regulations affecting statewide special education programs.
- Support the investigation process, conduct legal research, and review decisions related to complaints of noncompliance of local school districts and state agencies pursuant to Part B and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- Process Sunshine Law requests.
- Develop and provide training and technical assistance to Office of Special Education staff including the state operated programs (Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled, Missouri School for the Blind, and Missouri School for the Deaf).
- Help draft and review administrative rules, policies, and guidance of the Office of Special Education including those of the state operated programs.
- Support General Counsel in the management of responses to the Office for Civil Rights, Missouri Commission on Human Rights, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints against the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or the state operated programs.
- Provide support to General Counsel, State Operated Programs, and Legal Services.
- Performs other related work as assigned.
- Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate degree, one to three years of experience, and a paralegal certification.
OR
- Five or more years of experience in a legal environment.
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: 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
