Northeast Service Cooperative
Mt. Iron, Minnesota
Job Opportunity
Position:
Graduation Support Specialist and School Advocate (Exempt)
Supervisor:
Executive Director (or designee), Northeast Service Cooperative
Job Summary: The Graduation Support Specialist and School Advocate builds the capacity of districts,
secondary schools, and charters to engage in continuous improvement, to implement the
World’s Best Workforce legislation and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The
ultimate goal of this position is to close achievement gaps, while increasing achievement
and graduation rates for all student groups. This is a year-round, full-time position.
Full Job Posting is available at: www.nesc.k12.mn.us/communications
Compensation: Salary Range is $75,000 to $85,000; this includes a comprehensive benefits package
with employer-sponsored group health insurance, paid time off, and pension plan
eligibility.
Notes:
Full-time position based upon a 260 day work-year calendar
Expanded job description includes the position summary and additional detail (attached)
Timeline:
Applications including cover letter, detailed resume and professional references
must be posted electronically to [email protected]. Applications will be
accepted until position is filled.
An equal opportunity employer, the Northeast Service Cooperative (www.nesc.k12.mn.us) is a regional
agency providing products, programs, services and support to schools, cities, counties, health care and public
agencies throughout Northeastern Minnesota.
Regional Centers of Excellence Position Title: Graduation Support Specialist and School Advocate Regional Centers of Excellence Overview The Regional Centers of Excellence (RCEs), in partnership with districts,schools and charters, focuses school improvement and turnaround efforts on equity and underserved student groups so that schools can meet the needs of each student and ensure that each student benefits from a high­quality school. Position description The Graduation Support Specialist and School Advocate builds the capacity of districts, secondary schools, and charters to engage in continuous improvement, to implement the World’s Best Workforce legislation and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The ultimate goal of this position is to close achievement gaps, while increasing achievement and graduation rates for all student groups. This is a year­round, full­time position. Core Competencies Ideal candidates demonstrate knowledge, skills and willingness to: Equity ● engage educators in conversations and action planning to ensure high levels of learning for all students and staff without exception ● identify and eliminate structural and institutional barriers to educational opportunities resulting in improved conditions for teaching and learning Effective Instruction ● support systems and educators in becoming standards­based and standards­aligned in curriculum design, instruction, and assessment ● support systems and educators in establishing high­functioning Professional Learning Communities Coaching / Facilitation / ● model and develop effective team facilitation processes and protocols RCE GRADUATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST POSTING DRAFT 5/18//2017 Mentoring ● design activities and resources to effectively deliver and evaluate professional development ● increase the quality and effectiveness of teams in data analysis, decision making, and collaborative implementation of instructional strategies utilizing the principles of adult learning ● engage in focused conversations with district and school leaders to build capacity for school turnaround and improvement Evidence / Data ● use evidence and data in system and educator improvement, including the use of MDE secure reports, multiple types of education data, and comprehensive needs assessment Active Implementation ● assist systems and educators in identifying and implementing evidence based practices using the Active Implementation Framework AIHub Graduation Support Specialist Competencies plan, facilitate, and evaluate professional development and provide technical assistance supporting the implementation of the Minnesota Early Indicator and Response System (MEIRS) for identifying students at risk of not completing high school in four years ● provide onsite support to high schools, middle schools, and districts using the seven­step MEIRS Implementation Cycle including ○ reviewing and interpreting MEIRS data ○ selecting effective interventions and strategies that engage at­risk students ○ using tools and guidelines to effectively implement student interventions and measure progress ● identify and analyze data measuring high school effectiveness, career­ and college­readiness, and high school student engagement ●
RCE GRADUATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST POSTING DRAFT 5/18//2017 support secondary school teams to successfully implement evidence­based high school strategies and activities that improve instruction and support student engagement ● differentiate continuous improvement resources, processes, and tools to support secondary schools ● differentiate supports for credit­ and dropout­recovery high schools ●
Position Requirements ● foster positive, productive, and collaborative relationships with schools, districts, Regional Centers of Excellence colleagues, service cooperatives, and the Minnesota Department of Education ● make appropriate and effective use of time, technology, and resources ● complete all operational reports within a timely manner ● be flexible in a variety of working environments in schools, virtual or home office settings and ● be required to travel to perform the duties of the job; travel costs are reimbursed Desired Education, Licensure and Experience ● licensed administrator or educator, including counselors or social workers, with experience in secondary school settings ● a minimum of five years of experience focused on collaborating with district and school leadership in the development, implementation, and monitoring of continuous improvement efforts ● preferred experience facilitating dropout prevention, and dropout­ and credit­ recovery activities in traditional or alternative learning settings ● experience in working with diverse groups, addressing equity issues, and supporting systems in closing achievement gaps RCE GRADUATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST POSTING DRAFT 5/18//2017 Additional Service Cooperative Information www.nesc.k12.mn.us/communications Email: Tara Lindstrom at [email protected] Open until filled An equal opportunity employer, the Northeast Service Cooperative (w
ww.nesc.k12.mn.us ) is a regional agency providing products, programs, services and support to schools, cities, counties, health care and public agencies throughout Northeastern Minnesota. RCE GRADUATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST POSTING DRAFT 5/18//2017