Missouri Leadership Development System Specialist - Regional Professional Development Center

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Cape Girardeau, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600095
Division: President
Department: Regional Professional Development Center
Opening Date: 05/19/2026


Position Summary
Missouri Leadership Development System Specialist
Regional Professional Development Center
Economic and Workforce Development
Part-time/Term

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 the teachers and administrators throughout the area on a continuous basis.


Primary Responsibilities :

• Support DESE in developing strong leaders who build successful school communities
• Help review and update MLDS content to improve leadership development statewide
• Assist with onboarding new team members in system content, adult learning, and facilitation skills
• Deliver professional learning and technical support to principals, districts, schools, and educator programs based on MLDS competencies
• Participate in required DESE program evaluations
• Support the regional and state Teacher of the Year program as needed
• Help collect and report data on participation, effectiveness, and impact of MLDS learning
• Provide regional support to recognize highly effective educators
• Assist in strengthening principals' instructional leadership skills
• Support new leaders and interns through induction
• Help facilitate learning and support for principals in targeted or comprehensive intervention settings and other MLDS initiatives
• Contribute to activities that support MLDS implementation, outreach, and evaluation
• Participate in team meetings and learning across all MLDS levels
• Present at partner conferences and meetings as appropriate
• Travel within the region as needed and attend statewide meetings and conferences (in-person or virtual)

Required Qualifications

• Masters' degree in educational administration or closely related field
• Appropriate administrative certification as a building principal
• Three (3) years of experience as an acting building principal (Experience as a lead or assistant principal is acceptable)
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively facilitate adult learning through multiple mediums
• Ability to collaborate, advocate, and contribute to sustaining the MLDS
• Ability to share the benefit of their experience as it relates to the needs of the principals served by the MLDS
• Ability to express complex ideas to a variety of audiences clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Ability to manage diverse activities and meet established deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport and effective working relationships with department staff, local school local education agency (LEA) personnel, families, and community programs
• Ability to analyze complex educational problems and develop feasible solutions
• Ability and means to travel in the state of Missouri on a regular basis

Required Information & Deadline
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by June 12, 2026 . The position will be available August 1, 2026 and will remain open until filled.


To Apply: Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page. You will need to submit the following in order for your application materials to be complete.

• letter of interest addressing all position qualifications
• current resume
• names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for at a later date

Additional Information
About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): 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.
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