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Compass School Advocate

COMPASS School Advocate

School advocates serve as members of COMPASS Regional Teams and provide support to schools identified through the Minnesota State Accountability system.

The person hired as a School Advocate will be committed to addressing historical and persistent inequities in opportunities and outcomes for students of color and students with disabilities and will understand MnMTSS as an equity-focused framework through which these inequities can be addressed.

COMPASS School Advocate Responsibilities

Work under the guidance of Lead Advocates and the COMPASS School Improvement Supervisor to meet federal ESSA school improvement and reporting guidelines.
Serve as a member of a Statewide School Advocate team.
Collect regional data to inform progress on statewide school improvement goals.
Develop and continuously improve coaching capacity, school improvement expertise, and knowledge of the MnMTSS continuous improvement framework and culturally responsive practices through attendance at all required training and meetings.
Serve as a school improvement specialist on the Northwest Service Cooperative regional COMPASS team.
Collaborate with Regional COMPASS team colleagues to provide an additional layer of coaching and on-site support to schools in the implementation of evidence-based programs and practices to improve outcomes for students in TSI and CSI schools.
Ensure support provided to identified schools is coherent and aligned with MnMTSS and culturally responsive school leadership practices.
Build the capacity of school leaders and school leadership teams to lead continuous improvement at the school level.
Support school leadership teams to engage in a continuous improvement cycle:
Conduct a robust comprehensive needs assessment.
Develop, implement, monitor, and adjust a School Improvement Plan.
Support the identification and implementation of evidence-based practices within the MnMTSS framework.
Support the development of effective school leadership teams and data-based decision-making processes.

Competencies

Experience within a K-12 education setting
Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices within education
Understanding of adult learning principles
Ability to function cooperatively as a member of a team
Ability to reflect on and continuously improve professional practices in response to coaching
Experience with group facilitation
Experience addressing educational inequity in previous positions
Experience with effective implementation practices and systems change
Ability to adapt to and work with a variety of school contexts
Ability to create a collaborative partnership with educators
Experience with Universal Design for Learning
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively and efficiently across agencies and partnerships; individually and as a team member
Ability to show initiative in resolving problems
Ability to assume responsibility, be well organized, execute initiatives from directives and approved self-initiatives
Ability to build open, honest, and trustworthy relationships with people of various personality styles and behaviors – internally and externally
Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and customer service-based manner at all times
Proficient in the use of G-Suite applications and online learning platforms
Proficiency in adapting to new software and digital tools

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in education, school psychology, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years experience in a PreK-12 School System
Current teaching license
Valid MN Driver’s License
Preferred-Master’s degree in related education field (school administration, curriculum and instruction, special education, etc.)
Preferred-Experience in school leadership or a combination of school and district leadership.
Preferred-Current administrative license

Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a hybrid office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some office organization and event set-up/tear-down are required. This would require the ability to move and lift 30 lbs., stand for extended periods, and carry items a short distance as necessary.

‍Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a 205-day position. Hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but occasional evening events, travel to the Minnesota Department of Education, and travel within the region are expected. The position works in the NW Service Cooperative region in the former area known as the Northern Sky Regional Center of Excellence.

Application Link

Contact Information:

Rebecca Neal

218-686-9719

Timeline for filling position: Open Until Filled

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