Compass Director - State Prog Admin Manager Prin

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Ensuring every child receives a quality education, no matter their race or zip code. The Minnesota Department of Education serves a wide and diverse range of groups: K-12 students and their families; young children participating in a variety of early learning programs including Head Start and Early Childhood Family Education; adult learners participating in adult education programs including GED and citizenship programs; school districts; charter schools; teachers; libraries and librarians.
MDE values:
Collaboration : Partner and serve for the greater good.
Leadership : Take ownership and responsibility.
Equity : Innovate for justice, fairness and inclusion
Job Details
Working Title: COMPASS Director - State Prog Admin Manager Prin
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal
Agency: Education Department

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 12/19/2023
• Closing Date : 01/09/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-CO-Managerial
• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Off of Educational Opportunity
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $43.94 - $63.02 / hourly; $91,746 - $131,585 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
• 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 office on a periodic basis.
• Work Location: Minneapolis
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

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.
Job Summary
As the Director of the COMPASS division, you will provide executive management, leadership and direction for the Minnesota Department of Education COMPASS, the statewide continuous improvement system. Duties will include:

• Develop, facilitate and lead a collaborative statewide system designed to meet Minnesota districts, charter organizations, and tribal schools where they are in work to accelerate student learning through a statewide system supporting comprehensive district and school improvement efforts;
• Supervise the COMPASS leadership team, including leading and setting direction for the MnMTSS framework, statewide school improvement activities under ESSA, the agency's efforts to integrate specific required state plans into One Plan; and
• Coordinate the agency's World Best Workforce integration with COMPASS and One Plan.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
7 years of experience in a district or school leadership role
OR
A bachelor's or master's degree AND 6 years of experience in a district or school leadership role
Experience must include:

• Past Supervisory or Managerial experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with system change leadership
• Led an effective school turn-around
• Experience in both urban and rural settings, as well as at the school and district level
• State leadership experience
• Culturally responsive school leadership
• Implementation experience of the MnMTSS framework and Minnsota Atlas for Learning Acceleration in High Quality Tier One (Core) instruction

Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Kate Elling at katherine.elling@state.mn.us or 651-582-8558 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kate Elling at katherine.elling@state.mn.us .
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.