28 Education jobs in Liberty

Physical Education - Elementary

Kansas City, Missouri KIPP

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About KIPP Kansas City Public Schools:

KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is part of a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life. Our strength as a region serves as a catalyst for empowerment, change, and hope.

Founded in 2007, KIPP Kansas City Public Schools began with KIPP Endeavor Academy, serving approximately 31 fifth-grade students. Today, we educate approximately 1,000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with our community continuing to expand. Together with families and communities, we strive to create joyful, academically excellent schools that equip students with the skills and confidence to pursue their chosen paths—whether college, career, or beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and contribute to a more just world.

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Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP KC plays a critical role in ensuring our students are on the path toward college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for our students and families, working tirelessly to connect them with access to opportunity for lives of power and choice. As a Physical Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. You are deeply committed to educational equity, building relationships with students and families so they are safe, seen, heard, and loved.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Instructional Delivery and Assessment

    • Develop or internalize year-long Missouri State standards-based (or other curriculum-based), backwards-planned unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs

    • Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance

    • Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement

    • Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems

  • Academic and Cultural Support

    • Assume personal responsibility for student achievement

    • Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor

    • Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect

    • Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties

    • Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and student-led parent conferences

    • Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines

    • Exemplify the school cultural expectations

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Relentless focus on results and a commitment to teamwork

  • Deep commitment to educational equity and underserved communities

  • Valid Missouri Teaching license with required certification for subject and level assigned*

  • Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned

  • Satisfactory outcome of a background check

Skills and Competencies: 

  • Commitment to KIPP KC’s mission and values

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment

  • Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

  • Fosters an inclusive environment for students, staff, and families

  • Works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders

  • Builds strong relationships within the KIPP KC community

Physical Requirements: 

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

  • The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school or office throughout the workday.

  • The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region.



Additional Information

As a full-time KIPP Kansas City employee, you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Kansas City benefit plans. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, as well as life insurance, and disability plans.

KIPP Kansas City provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, KIPP KC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement.

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Bilingual Education Coordinator

Kansas City, Missouri Catholic Charities of Kansas City - St Joseph

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Position Objective

To empower individuals and families to achieve economic stability and personal self-reliance through comprehensive resource coordination and skills training. This position provides life skills and employment preparation training, connects clients to critical resources, and contributes to program development and coordination (approximately 25%) to help the organization expand and innovate its services. The overarching goal is to help identify, develop, deploy and implement a system based on a structured methodology to support and empower the individual to become self-reliant and self-sufficient, allowing for a balanced individual living a dignified life.


Essential Duties

Training & Education: Employment and Life Skills (65% )

  • Design and deliver training workshops in both English and Spanish, covering a variety of life skills including:
    • Financial literacy (budgeting, credit repair, banking)
    • Parenting skills development
    • Communication and conflict resolution
    • Health and wellness awareness
    • Goal setting and personal organization
    • Digital literacy
  • Continue to provide employment readiness training, including resume writing, interview techniques, job search strategies, and job retention skills.
  • Adapt training sessions for groups and one-on-one formats based on individual client needs and cultural relevance.

Resource Coordination & Advocacy ( 10% )

  • Conduct screenings to assess client needs and connect them with internal services or external providers for housing, food, transportation, utilities, mental and physical health, and more.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources and agency programs, including eligibility requirements.
  • Provide emergency financial assistance following program protocols and maintain accurate records.
  • Serve as a client advocate while fostering independence and long-term self-sufficiency.

Project Management & Program Development (25%)

  • Support the Chief Programs Officer in developing, piloting, and evaluating new initiatives that align with community needs and strategic agency goals.
  • Assist with identifying funding or partnership opportunities to enhance or expand programming.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate documentation in client databases and files.
  • Track service delivery, participation, and outcomes for reporting and program improvement.
  • Monitor and report on allocated financial and resource assistance.

Community Engagement & Collaboration

  • Represent Catholic Charities at community meetings, trainings, and outreach events.
  • Build and maintain relationships with employers, schools, landlords, healthcare providers, and other nonprofit organizations.
  • Coordinate with other Catholic Charities departments to align services and support clients' holistic goals.
  • Train and support volunteers involved in training or client support.

Flexibility & Service Commitment

  • Provide services during evenings and weekends when required.
  • Adapt approach based on client demographics, needs, and barriers (e.g., those with limited English proficiency, reentry populations, young adults, and seniors).
Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proven public speaking and group facilitation skills.
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles and trauma-informed care.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and client tracking software.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills across diverse populations.
  • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and work independently and as part of a team.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education, or a related field from an accredited institution. Professional experience can be taken into consideration.
  • Preferred experience in case management, direct services, or facilitation/training.
  • Demonstrated bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written).

I understand that as an employee of Catholic Charities I am expected to perform job duties in alignment with the items listed below:

· Follows the Catholic Social and Moral Teachings in all aspects while performing the job duties.

  • Works collaboratively to achieve goals and resolve conflict to achieve the greater good.
  • Respect for the diversity of talents and gifts of others and belief in cultivating those to promote personal and professional development.
  • Demonstrate compassion and commitment for helping others improve their lives.

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Software Education Generalist

Kansas City, Missouri NCM Associates

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The Software Education Generalist will be responsible for exercising exceptional product knowledge to ensure clients are able to realize the full benefits of the software. Software Education Generalists spend their day on scheduled calls and email to understand, align and reach customer’s business goals by delivering maximum value.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Drive client retention and growth among our customers by understanding their needs and helping them succeed.
  • Provide expert coaching to customers to enable them to maximize the value they derive from our products.
  • Maintain a regular cadence of communicating with customers about their adoption and usage trends, sentiment, and mining for deeper engagement and upsell opportunities.
  • Pro-actively identify clients at risk of non-renewal and assist them to receive value from our products.
  • Maintain client relationships to ensure positive brand experience.
  • Identify opportunities for customers to act as NCM advocates (e.g., testimonials, case studies).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferred; however, requirements may be satisfied with equivalent combination of talent and experience.
  • 2+ years in Customer Success, Relationship Management, Account Management in a SaaS environment
  • Experience working in and a passion for the automotive industry
  • Experience building and maintaining relationships, while working to mitigate churn and drive engagement and renewals
  • Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce CRM
  • Empathetic, positive attitude with a desire to help our customers reach their goals
  • Results-driven mentality, with a bias for speed and action
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into insights.
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required
  • Driven, self-motivated, enthusiastic and with a “can do” attitude
  • Comfort in a very fast paced environment, we move quickly and wear many hats

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Assistant - Special Education

Overland Park, Kansas Franklin County Schools

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1. Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students;
2. Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes;
3. Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction;
4. Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips;
5. Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher;
6. Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills;
7. Assume responsibility for knowing and following the safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job;
8. Type and duplicate tests, worksheets, and supplementary materials;
9. Assist the teacher in assimilating material for class displays;
10. Document what is completed in the class every day; and
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Collaborative teacher or the classroom teacher.

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Special Education Paraprofessional

Kansas City, Missouri KIPP Kansas City

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About KIPP Kansas City Public Schools:

KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is part of a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life. Our strength as a region serves as a catalyst for empowerment, change, and hope.

Founded in 2007, KIPP Kansas City Public Schools began with KIPP Endeavor Academy, serving approximately 31 fifth-grade students. Today, we educate approximately 1,000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with our community continuing to expand. Together with families and communities, we strive to create joyful, academically excellent schools that equip students with the skills and confidence to pursue their chosen paths—whether college, career, or beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and contribute to a more just world.

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Position Overview:

The Special Education Paraprofessional at KIPP Kansas City plays a vital role in supporting students with disabilities by providing individualized assistance and support in the classroom. This position is designed to help ensure that students receive a high-quality education and have access to the resources and accommodations necessary for their success. The Special Education Paraprofessional will work closely with special education teachers and other staff to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and support student learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Support:

  • Assist the special education teacher in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
  • Provide one-on-one and small group support to students during instruction, helping to reinforce concepts and skills.
  • Adapt instructional materials and methods to meet the diverse needs of students.

Behavioral Support:

  • Support students in managing their behavior and emotions, using positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques as needed.
  • Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and supported.
  • Collaborate with the special education team to develop and implement behavioral intervention plans.

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Communicate effectively with the special education teacher regarding student progress, challenges, and successes.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of strategies to support students.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information and adhere to school policies and procedures.
Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma (required).
  • Associate’s degree or completion of 48 college credit hours (preferred).
  • Experience working with students with disabilities or in a school setting (preferred).

Skills and Competencies: 

  • Commitment to KIPP KC’s mission and values
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment
  • Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Fosters an inclusive environment for students, staff, and families
  • Works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Builds strong relationships within the KIPP KC community

Physical Requirements: 

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 
  • The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school or office throughout the workday.
  • The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region. 


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Work Environment

  • Reports to work Monday-Friday and some weekends. 
  • A typical school or office environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements:

  • Ability to travel to work location. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is based on years of experience, educational background, and level of expertise.

As a full-time KIPP Kansas City employee, you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Kansas City benefit plans. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, as well as life insurance, fertility, and disability plans.

KIPP Kansas City is committed to the professional growth and development of our staff. We provide numerous opportunities for advancement, ongoing professional development, and leadership training to help you achieve your career goals.

KIPP Kansas City provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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Board of Education Treasurer

66115 Kansas City, Kansas Bonner Springs

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Board of Education Treasurer

Bonner Springs/Edwardsville USD 204 is now accepting applications for a Board of Education Treasurer.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and have experience in bookkeeping, accounts receivable and/or accounts payable.
  • 8 hours per day
  • 12 month position
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Anti Discrimination Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Any person having inquiries concerning USD 204's compliance with the regulation implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is directed to contact the Director of Finance and Compliance Leticia A. Porter, Ph.D. 2200 S. 138th St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012

District Benefits
  • Currently the District pays towards the health insurance premium per month with the insurance the District provides.
  • Participation in the 125 Cafeteria Plan is available.
  • Discounted YMCA Membership with workout rebate

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Lead Product Manager, Education

66210 Overland Park, Kansas Zoom

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Lead Product Manager, Education
What you can expect
As the Lead Product Manager for Education, you will define and drive the strategy for Zoom's education solutions. Your work will enable millions of educators, students, and administrators to thrive on our AI-first platform. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate closely with engineering, design, and go-to- market teams. Together, you'll deliver innovative, user-centric experiences across K-12 and Higher Education.By leveraging AI, video, voice, and Zoom Workplace suite of products, you'll help shape more engaging and effective learning environments. This high-impact role blends strategic thinking with data-driven decision-making. You'll also engage directly with customers and education partners to evolve our offerings and
represent Zoom in the broader education community.
About the Team
You'll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that's passionate about using technology to improve education. We work quickly, support one another, and are deeply committed to solving meaningful problems
for learners and educators around the world. The team values innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning, and your contributions will directly influence how Zoom supports modern teaching and learning on a global scale.
Responsibilities
+ Developing and owning the overarching product vision and strategy for Zoom's education offerings
+ Creating a roadmap that integrates Zoom's core capabilities to meet the unique needs of the global education market.
+ Driving AI-powered innovation by leveraging Zoom's AI Companion and emerging technologies to create more personalized, accessible, and impactful learning and teaching experiences.
+ Becoming the company's go-to expert on the EdTech landscape and underlying technologies, including AI, while analyzing competitors and identifying opportunities for differentiation.
+ Translating deep user insights into clear product requirements, user stories, and user experiences.
+ Partnering closely with engineering, design, and data teams to deliver high-quality, global, and scalable solutions in an agile environment.
+ Driving adoption and growth of Zoom products among education users.
+ Leading LMS integrations of Zoom products to meet users where they are.
What we're looking for
+ Have 10+ years of product management experience with a proven track record of launching and scaling successful products.
+ Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
+ Demonstrate product management experience with enterprise-grade SaaS or UCaaS platforms, external partnerships, and integrations. ? Bring experience in the Education Technology (EdTech) sector and a deep understanding of the unique needs of K-12 and/or Higher Education users is advantageous. Bring experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, or D2L.
+ Think strategically to craft a long-term vision while managing the details of a complex product roadmap and aligning cross-functional teams to execute effectively
+ Communicate exceptionally well, with outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
+ Understand educational privacy and compliance standards such as FERPA, COPPA, and WCAG accessibility is advantageous.
+ Leverage user insights and data to guide product decisions and continuously improve the education experience on Zoom.
Salary Range or On Target Earnings:
Minimum:
$146 700,00
Maximum:
$339 300,00
In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.
Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.
We also have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations
At Zoom, we offer a window of at least 5 days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application!
Anticipated Position Close Date:
07/23/25
Ways of WorkingOur structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.
BenefitsAs part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn ( for more information.
About UsZoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.We're problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
Our Commitment?
At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We're committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know-we're here to support you at every step.
If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form ( and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.
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YL DRIVER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

Excelsior Springs, Missouri MINACT, Inc

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

Functions as a Driver Education Instructor in a classroom setting, providing instruction in driver education theory and application. Facilitates learning experiences in highway transportation system, pre-driving checks and procedures; basic care maneuvers; decision making, driving laws; highway conditions; vehicle performance; system failures; drivers' performance; and career opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor's Degree and two years of teaching experience. One year as driver education instructor and experience teaching at risk youth.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATIONS:

A State Teacher's Certification and a valid regular diver license are required.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401 K, Tuition Reimbursement

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Coordinator of Education & Outreach

Kansas City, Missouri Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault

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Job Title: Coordinator of Education & Outreach
FLSA Status:  Non-exempt                                                                      
Department: Education                                                           
Reports to: Director of Education            

For 50 years Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault (MOCSA) has been an essential part of the Kansas City metro region. Our mission is to improve the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse and assault, and to prevent sexual violence in our community. MOCSA is an award-winning employer with a commitment to survivors, evidence-based practices, and trauma stewardship. 

At MOCSA we are committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) and invite you to be part of our dedicated and passionate team.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces and encourages differences in age, color, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make us unique. Individuals who have been personally impacted by sexual violence are encouraged to apply. We believe that each employee is key to our success, and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing daily management of sexual violence education and prevention and services, facilitating education and outreach programs in the community, and providing crisis intervention to survivors of sexual abuse and assault.

JOB OBJECTIVES

  1. Supervision
    1. Recruit, train and supervise Education and Outreach Specialists, interns, and volunteers.
  2. Program Coordination & Development
    1. Coordinate and schedule sexual violence education and prevention programming for K-12 schools, colleges/universities, adults, volunteers and the community.
    2. Listen and respond to customer needs and concerns.
    3. Provide assistance with oversight of data collection and reporting.
    4. Assist with program development and grant reporting as needed.
    5. Provide quality assurance for programs, staff time, client satisfaction and other areas as needed.
    6. Engage in outreach opportunities to include new community and school partners.
  3. Education
    1. Facilitate sexual assault and sexual abuse education and prevention programs to youth and adult community members.
    2. Inform victims of sexual violence of their rights and services available to them.
    3. Perform outreach activities through contact with community partners.
    4. Represent MOCSA at community events and meetings.
  4. Crisis Intervention
    1. Provide crisis intervention, hospital advocacy, and volunteer management for survivors of sexual assault and abuse during business hours and afterhours when on-call.

The responsibilities described represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to complete all assigned duties. Grant funds may only be used for the provision of approved activities.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Minimum Qualifications

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a human-services related field and three years of experience in program coordination. The position also requires one year of experience in crisis intervention, customer service, supervising and/or team leadership, program development, and/or public speaking. Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a human-services related field. Strong attention to detail, and organizational and problem-solving skills. Experience with grants and quality assurance. Experience working with diverse communities. Bilingual Spanish.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with staff, administration, funders, and others encountered in the course of work.

WORK HOURS

This is a full-time position; business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. MOCSA offers flexible scheduling with a hybrid work setting.

TRAVEL

Frequent travel throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area to perform program coordination duties.

BENEFITS

Full time benefits include 15 days of vacation, 15 paid holidays, 12 sick days, birthday holiday, winter break, 100% employer sponsored health, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, EAP, and 2% 403(b) match.  

The salary range for this position is $57,000 - $70,000. The base salary range for this role is determined by several factors, including but not limited to education, skills, licensure and certifications, and experience.  The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees and/or those with advanced credentials.

At MOCSA, the safety of our team and the individuals we serve is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate successfully passing a criminal and child abuse and neglect background check, including fingerprinting.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please apply with a cover letter and resume via MOCSA Careers.

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Kansas Program Director, Counselor Education

66213 Overland Park, Kansas Ottawa University

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Job Location
Ottawa University - Overland Park, Kansas - Overland Park, KS

Position Type
Full Time

Travel Percentage
No - Driving MVR

Job Category
Faculty Instructional

Description

OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for planning and development initiatives necessary to grow the Counseling program on the Overland Park campus. Will work collaboratively with the Arizona unit Counseling program to this end.

The Master of Arts in Counseling graduate program will be taught in blended online and ground format, designed around practical application and mentoring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):
  • Work collaboratively with the Division Chair for Counseling & Psychology.
  • Provide administrative direction for the division in the absence of the chair.
  • Lead faculty recruitment and ongoing program growth and development.
  • Recruit and prepare new adjunct faculty for Overland Park.
  • Conduct regular observations and evaluations of program faculty.
  • Advocate for scholarship and intellectual engagement (faculty and students)
  • Manage program financial and material resources
  • Plan and lead Counseling workforce development
  • Teach counseling graduate courses
  • Develop and maintain internship and practicum sites.
  • Conduct training site visits as needed.
  • Consult with students who are encountering issues related to their clinical training experiences.
  • Respond quickly to manage intern issues and problems at training sites.
  • Serve as the lead professor for Gero-counseling.
  • Assure knowledge of rules and regulations regarding Counseling in Kansas.
  • Act as the main liaison between the University and the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB).
  • Participate in and occasionally lead New Counseling Student Orientation.
  • Participate in and occasionally lead Field Placement Workshops.
  • Participate in the bi-weekly Counseling, Addictions, Psychology, Human & Social Services (CAPHSS) team meetings.
  • Conduct CAPHSS meetings in the Chair's absence.
  • Develop and maintain an active professional development agenda and lead program community relations
  • Actively participate in student recruitment and retention, marketing, program-related networking, and inter-University Counseling Program administrative activities.
  • Contribute to the mission of Ottawa University through performance, service to the University's community, and membership on committees.
  • Other duties as assigned
STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:
  • Manage your staff consistent with university personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
  • Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
  • Understand the University's policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University's Code of Conduct and Ethics.
  • Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
  • Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
  • Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University's Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.
NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION: (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity):
Doctorate in Counseling, Licensed or license eligible in the state of Kansas with professional or academic preparation in one or more areas of concentrations including: Addictions Counseling, Expressive Arts Therapy, Gerocounseling, and the Treatment of Trauma, as well as Abuse and Deprivation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: ( experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity)
3-5 years of teaching, academic program leadership, and academic program development

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:
  • Commitment to the mission of Ottawa University and exhibit evidence of intercultural competencies
  • Ability to demonstrate teaching excellence and online instruction ability
  • Motivated, dynamic, and highly organized leader
  • Understanding of contemporary Counseling issues and accreditation/regulatory requirements that influence Counselor education.
  • Recognize and appreciate the demands of high-quality adult and traditional higher education and be dedicated to an online academic program development and expansion, as well as institute effective strategies for enrollment growth.
WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting #, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below:
  • This position may require evening and weekend activities for certain events and meetings.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes - Travel Required
  • If YES, list type and approximate percentage: Program Related
  • Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties (YES/NO): No
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