Working Title: Non-Exclusionary Discipline Specialist - Educ Specialist 2

Job Class: Education Specialist 2

Agency: Education Department

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/30/2024

• Closing Date : 05/20/2024

• Bid Open : 04/30/2024

• Bid Close : 05/07/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MAPE

• Division/Unit : Education-EDI Center/ EDI Safe & Supportive Schools

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• 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 - Administrative

• 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 Minneapolis office on a periodic basis.

• 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 "Bid Close" 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 Non-Exclusionary Discipline 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 education leadership program development training consultation and resources to support district leaders and provide education leadership, program development, training, consultation and resources to support district leaders, school administrators, discipline teams, student support staff and lead teachers to increase the use of non-exclusionary discipline practices across Minnesota. You will:

• Provide expertise, technical assistance and coaching to district and school leaders to make strategic changes in discipline procedures, policies, systems, and practices with an emphasis on non-exclusionary discipline grantees, to ensure equitable and nondiscriminatory practices.

• Research, plan, develop, facilitate, and evaluate large-scale professional learning, professional networking opportunities, and implementation activities that are designed to develop, improve, and support district and school staff to make strategic changes in discipline policies, procedures, systems, and practices through increased access to quality networking and professional development opportunities.

• 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 of the non-exclusionary discipline grant.

Minimum Qualifications

years of professional experience in a K-12, social work or counselor role

OR

A bachelor's or master's degree and 4 years of professional experience in a K-12, social work or counselor role

Experience must include:

• Providing training or consultation to educators on cultural competency, discipline and/or diversity/equity/inclusion topics

Preferred Qualifications

Education leadership experience as a director or administrator level or 5 years experience leading or implementing discipline policies and practices;

Advanced degree in education, school social work, school counseling or a related field

Additional Requirements

Drivers License Check

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.