Education Specialist

Summary/Objective
The Education Specialist is responsible for coordinating student programs/conferences/competitions, creating and facilitating educational networks, and developing and implementing other educational training. The Education Specialist will support a variety of students, support staff, and educators. For the upcoming year, this role will support the following programs/services: Sr. High Knowledge Bowl, SPED Pipeline grant, Para Educator assessment, and Central Minnesota Librarians, and others as assigned.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Plan, develop, and implement engaging, age-appropriate student programs & competitions, aligning with state standards
2. Design, plan, and facilitate teacher training and educational networks for a variety of educational professionals
3. Communicate with schools, teachers, presenters, and volunteers representing a variety of ages and backgrounds in a timely and effective manner
4. Develop and cultivate relationships with current and prospective program partners and other organizations
5. Support quality programming through effective communication, program monitoring, and evaluation
6. Perform additional tasks and special projects on an as-needed basis
7. Offer excellent customer service to our members, customers, partners, and staff
8. Maintain knowledge of research and developments within education
9. Other duties as assigned

Competencies

1. Experience within a K-12 education setting
2. Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices within education
3. Proficient in the use of G-Suite applications and online learning platforms
4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
5. Creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
6. Effective written and verbal communication skills
7. Ability to work effectively and efficiently, individually and as a team member
8. Ability to show initiative in resolving problems
9. Ability to assume responsibility, be well organized, execute initiatives from directives, and approved self-initiatives
10. Ability to build open, honest, and trustworthy relationships with people of various personality styles and behaviors – internally and externally
11. Ability to function cooperatively as a member of the Resource team
12. Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and customer service-based manner at all times.
13. Proficiency in adapting to new software and digital tools
14. Experience with group facilitation
15. Ability to adapt to and work with a variety of school contexts

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in elementary or secondary education
Current Minnesota teaching license
Minimum of five years of teaching experience
Valid MN Driver’s License

Environment & Physical Demands
This role operates in a hybrid office environment, requiring standard office tasks such as using computers and phones, and frequent travel to schools for on-site support and coaching. The position may also involve setting up and tearing down for events, including lifting up to 30 lbs., and standing or carrying items for short distances as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This 11-month (Aug. 1-June 30) position’s working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Regular travel to schools, educational events, and occasional events outside of typical work hours is expected.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary and Benefits
The starting salary for this position is $81,874.77

Benefits include:
● Health insurance with premiums 100% paid by the agency for single coverage or 80% paid by the agency for family coverage.
● Dental insurance with single or family premiums paid 100% by Resource.
● Disability & Life insurance with premiums paid 100% by Resource.
● PERA/TRA retirement plan contributions
● Generous vacation, sick, and holidays