Working Title: Safe & Supportive Schools Specialist - Educ Specialist 2

　　Job Class: Education Specialist 2

　　Agency: Education Department

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/22/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/13/2024

　　Bid Open : 01/22/2024

　　Bid Close : 01/29/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

　　Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Equity Diversity & Inclusn Ctr

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $33.90 - $50.27 / hourly; $70,783 - $104,963 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

　　Telework Eligible : Yes - Telework arrangements may be possible. You will discuss your preferences and requirements of the position and complete a telework agreement. Employees do need to reside in MN or a border state and may need to report to the office on a periodic basis.

　　Work Location : Minneapolis

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the “Closed for Bid“ date listed above.

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　In this position, you will serve as the Safe and Supportive Schools Specialist in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Center. The EDI Center‘s mission is to advance the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to create the conditions for building authentic cross-cultural communities where harm is eliminated and every person‘s humanity is acknowledged and valued.

　　In this position, you will provide educational leadership, program development, training, consultation, and resources to support school leaders, teachers, and student support staff to ensure compliance with the Safe and Supportive Minnesota Schools Act, Minnesota Statute section 121A.031, including malicious and sadistic conduct policies for school boards and active shooter drills to guide school districts, charter schools, administrators, and educators.

　　In addition, you will be responsible for:

　　Leading and managing the Safe and Supportive Minnesota Schools Act complaint process from initial intake to resolution with culturally responsive methods that amplify the voice of students, parents, and educators and promotes positive social, emotional and behavioral skills;

　　Complete investigations for formal complaints of noncompliance with the school bullying prohibition policy and/or the Safe and Supportive Minnesota Schools Act.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　5 years of professional experience leading and conducting K-12 investigations

　　OR

　　A bachelor‘s or master‘s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field and 4 years of professional experience leading and conducting K-12 investigations

　　Experience must include:

　　Complaint intake and resolution via phone and email

　　Developing and facilitating professional development for leaders and educators

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience supporting mental health programs in or for educational settings

　　Experience coaching and/or mentoring leaders and educators to increase effectiveness

　　Experience with evidence-based and equity-focused practices

　　Experience supporting the Safe and Supportive Minnesota Schools Act policies and/or procedures

　　Community engagement with diverse populations experience

　　AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

　　Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.