Senior Manager of Equity and Inclusion

Intermediate District 287•Plymouth, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intermediate District 287 is seeking a Senior Manager of Equity and Inclusion. The district serves students in grades K-12, as well as transition-age students (18-22 years old), from 12 member districts in the west metro area. The district offers a wide range of services and specialized programs, primarily focused on Setting IV special education, designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. Intermediate District 287 is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both students and staff. The district prioritizes understanding the impact of past trauma on student behaviors, creating a safe and supportive space to help each student thrive. Each school is equipped with a dedicated team, including School Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavior Intervention Specialists, and Student Safety Coaches who work together to build meaningful relationships and support student success. The district offers personalized attention in small classes, with an average of 6-8 students per class. The district values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and its strategic vision is focused on hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of the organization.

Requirements

Advanced degree in education, educational leadership, social work, public administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in K–12 education or a related field.
Experience supervising staff and developing high-performing teams.
Experience working with diverse community populations, including Alternative Learning Centers and Federal Setting III/IV special education programs.
Valid Minnesota K–12 administrative license required: K–12 Principal License, or Director of Special Education License.

Nice To Haves

Professional background in social work or a closely related field, with demonstrated application of trauma-informed and systems-based practices.

Responsibilities

Assists the Executive Director of Equity, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment with development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic plan goals.
Coordinates community partnership development related to supporting students.
Facilitates the district-wide family engagement team and other meetings.
Manages contracts with relevant community providers.
Supervises Equity and Inclusion Department Coordinators and other positions within the District.
Develops, organizes, schedules and presents training sessions to staff throughout the school year.
Participates in various administrative meetings associated with project development and funding issues.
Attends community team meetings as required.
Partner with district and site leadership to embed equity across instructional, operational, and student support systems.
Use qualitative and quantitative data to identify disparities, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement.
Direct and align the following programs to ensure strategic coherence and measurable outcomes: American Indian Education, Family and Community Engagement, Diploma On, Full Service Community Schools, Equity Teams.
Establish program goals, monitor implementation, and lead continuous improvement cycles.
Manage and monitor grant funding and program budgets aligned to equity initiatives.
Secure new funding opportunities to expand and sustain programming.
Ensure compliance with all fiscal and programmatic requirements.
Integrate programs with district priorities, including academic achievement, engagement, and student well-being.
Supervises special projects and other duties as needed.

Benefits

Low cost medical and dental insurance
District funded HRA account
Life insurance and long-term disability
Optional health care flexible spending account (FSA)
Optional dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Extensive wellness services that includes 6 free confidential counseling sessions
Retirement benefits through TRA
Optional 403b with district match
Paid time off
Mental Health benefits
Ongoing professional development