Working Title: Student Support Personnel Specialist - Educ Specialist 2

　　Job Class: Education Specialist 2

　　Agency: Education Department

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/19/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/09/2024

　　Bid Open : 01/19/2024

　　Bid Close : 01/26/2024

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

　　Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Center

　　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 Student Support Personnel 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 increase the capacity and subject matter expertise around culturally responsive practices for student support personnel, school leaders and educators. You will:

　　Lead the workforce student support personnel pipeline grant program by partnering and providing guidance to accredited universities, professional education organizations, student support personnel, and educators;

　　Provide professional development, technical assistance, and support for the growth, development, and retention of student support personnel staff;

　　Foster and promote development for student support personnel recruitment and retention, including planning and coordinating and providing educational offerings and networkign with accredited universities;

　　Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive evaluation plan, including the design and application of evaluation tools and processes to measure effectiveness and outcomes of training, technical assistance, and activities; and

　　Assist in the collection, development, and distribution of resources to promote student support personnel career pathways in school districts and charter schools.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　5 years of professional experience supporting and/or implementing programs that advance student support services (school psychologists, school nurses, school counselors, and school social workers)

　　OR

　　A bachelor‘s or master‘s degree and 4 years of professional experience supporting and/or implementing programs that advance student support services (school psychologists, school nurses, school counselors, and school social workers)

　　Experience must include:

　　Experience supporting Student Support Personnel Workforce development (career pathways development)

　　Experience developing and facilitating professional development for educators

　　Experience developing guidance and communication related programs that advance student support services

　　Experience administering and managing grants experience

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience with evidence-based and equity-focused practices related to school mental health

　　Community engagement with diverse populations experience

　　Experience developing or leading school mental health programs and/or initiatives

　　Experience supporting Multi-Tiered System of Supports

　　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.