Metro

Position Details:

Location: Based out of the District Service Center in Plymouth, MN
Reports to: Senior Manager of Equity & Inclusion
Start Date: Anticipated start date in October 2026
Contracted days: 261 days (July 1 – June 30)
This position follows the Employment Guide for Administrators and Unaffiliated Employees
Salary: Minimum starting salary for Unaffiliated Coordinators is $70,000
Benefits:

• Low cost medical insurance
• No Premium Employee-Only (Single) Medical Insurance
• Infertility benefits
• $40 copay for outpatient mental health services
• Low cost 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 PERA
• Optional 403b with district match after one year
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Mental Health benefits
• Ongoing professional development
• More details can be found on our webpage: Contracts/Benefits – Intermediate District 287

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of:
  • organizing District-wide and site-specific equity initiatives
  • best practices with family and student engagement
  • mental health and trauma
  • educational programs or school settings
  • applying an equity lens across intersecting and various social identities
• Skills in:
  • designing and delivering equity training
  • managing and facilitating programs aimed at achieving equity goals
  • project management and event coordination
  • creating equity and inclusion tools, resources and training
  • highly effective communication, both written and verbal
  • restorative justice facilitation
  • problem solving and conflict resolution
  • critical thinking
  • policy and program development
  • organization and project management
  • developing and leading professional development
  • time management including: a high level of organizational skills, attention to detail, adhering to deadlines, and follow-through, while balancing and prioritizing multiple activities and responsibilities
• Ability to:
  • lead in equity mindedness
  • increase capacity of District staff to address inequities
  • effectively manage and balance daily responsibilities with support for District and site goals and objectives
  • advance racial equity through collective and constructive communal action
  • foster a high level of collaboration between staff, families, and the community
  • engage and interact with students and families from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • create a welcoming and supportive environment for students and families from underserved and underrepresented groups
  • identify a need and connect individuals with appropriate resources
  • use an equity lens to understand policy implications and issues that are facing the District and provide recommendations
  • interpret, analyze, and use data for planning
  • support staff with data interpretation
  • develop understanding of consequences of racial inequities in the District and surrounding communities

Essential Functions

• Serve as a thought partner to Equity Leads in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of equity teams with the use of equity tools in policy and practice, implementation and growth
• Create staff development consistent with District and site plans to improve their ability to identify the needs of learners and provide appropriate remediation, intervention, accommodations or modifications
• Manage and coordinate programs that enhance learners’ self-concept in a safe and secure learning environment
• Convene and facilitate engagement spaces with key audiences internally and externally
• Provide research-based cultural awareness activities for staff
• Identify and build strategies to remove structural and social barriers to underserved and underrepresented groups in the District.
• Advise on best practices for communication delivery methods when messaging with students, families, and the community
• Leverage data from key audiences to develop responsive programs/services.
• Provide relevant and timely information to District leadership, including a summary of the principle themes communicated by key audiences related to the District’s Strategic Priorities/Strategic Plan.
• Provide districtwide guidance and coordination of  student leadership groups
• Develop and report departmental metrics, collect data, and related information.

Job ID: 5901644
Application Deadline: Sep 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Summary: The Coordinator, Community School, supports the district’s mission to inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to their community, and engage in a lifetime of learning by planning, developing, evaluating, and improving all programming across departments and programs such as ECFE, VPK, DOEE, Indian Education, and Community Engagement. The position implements continuous program improvement processes, seeks and administers grants and funding sources, and serves as the primary liaison to external agencies on community relationship-building. The Coordinator administers assigned budgets, ensures equitable and effective use of resources and technologies, and supports district and departmental goals and improvement plans. The position builds staff capacity to advance system-wide and departmental initiatives, fosters collaboration across programs, departments, and community organizations, and supervises assigned staff. The Coordinator coordinates and oversees a district and community professional development center on-site. They will support in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning and services as needed, participate in district leadership activities, and maintain flexible work hours to meet the needs of the district and department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates management skills to ensure effective, equitable, and compliant operations of early learning programs. (25%)Manages resources aligned to program outcomes; applies professional judgment in selecting high-quality instructional materials.
Collaborates with leaders to develop and manage budgets; ensures equitable and effective use of district, department, and grant resources.
Identifies and administers grant opportunities; makes budget recommendations aligned with program needs.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local policies, regulations, and Board policies.
Supports implementation of ECFE, VPK and preschool summer programs.
Applies equitable decision-making; analyzes scholar achievement data to inform program improvements.
Remains current with research and trends in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and digital learning.
Identifies and addresses staff professional learning needs through assessment tools and aligned opportunities.
Leads collaborative projects across departments and external agencies; acts as primary liaison with district sites and early learning programs; integrates technology to enhance scholar and adult learning.
Develops and implements program budgets focused on improving student achievement; writes and monitors grants to secure additional funding sources.
Maintains compliance with state and federal reporting requirements and trains staff as needed.
Supervises site maintenance and security to ensure a safe environment for students, families, staff, and community members.
Serves as site leader, facilitating collaboration among building partners and community organizations.
Creates priority schedule for professional development center as well as pricing matrix, food options, oversight of technology, and user group needs.
Provides performance leadership by developing staff capacity, supervising personnel, and promoting accountability. (20%)Builds staff capacity to apply expertise for maximum impact; coordinates and delivers professional learning opportunities.
Provides guidance, direction, and work coordination for program staff and support personnel.
Coordinates equitable hiring processes; recommends employment decisions.
Supervises direct reports, providing formative feedback, timely performance evaluations, and support for continuous improvement.
Delegates tasks appropriately; establishes procedures and monitors performance to ensure efficient and effective operations.
Administers all aspects of staff hiring, training, observation, and evaluation for licensed and non-licensed personnel.
Provides structures for reflective practice, inquiry, and action research to monitor the effectiveness of interventions and improve instruction.
Collaborates with teachers to analyze student and program data, identify achievement gaps, and develop targeted strategies to improve learning outcomes.
Leads the development and implementation of marketing and outreach strategies to increase program awareness among district families with children ages birth–kindergarten.
Provides strategic leadership for early learning programs to align with district mission, vision, and core values. (20%)Aligns functions with the mission and strategic priorities of the District; participates in initiatives, training, committees, and task forces.
Develops and communicates a shared vision for program areas; fosters family/caregiver engagement and advisory councils.
Leads collaborative efforts to design and implement early learning programs; serves as liaison with Head Start and other community partners.
Plans and oversees continuous improvement processes; establishes clear, equitable outcomes informed by research, standards, and data.
Initiates and sustains collaboration across leaders, staff, and organizations; partners with Equity staff to provide culturally responsive professional learning and ensure equity in planning, development, and evaluation.
Develops and administers a community needs assessment, as required by ECFE statute, and uses findings to inform future programming.
Coordinates VPK programming while following MDE requirements
Builds a positive sense of community by honoring the cultural traditions, values, and identities of families served.
Demonstrates professionalism and models integrity in all aspects of leadership and program management. (20%)Engages in continuous professional growth through reflection, self-assessment, and professional development opportunities.
Models ethical and professional behavior that enhances the image of the program and inspires others to higher levels of performance.
Stays current on research, trends, legislation, and best practices in early childhood and family education.
Collaborates with other district early childhood initiatives to align services and supports.
Manages time and duties effectively; maintains accurate and accessible documentation and records.
Initiates communication and collaboration with colleagues, staff, and administrators; shares timely and constructive information.
Cultivates positive relationships; participates in professional inquiry, district/state meetings, and implementation of the District’s mission.
Remains current in content knowledge and pedagogy; participates in professional organizations; provides leadership to peers.
Models professionalism in demeanor and interactions; represents the District positively.
Maintains honesty, integrity, and confidentiality; demonstrates adaptability, reliability, and advocacy for scholars.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships and ensure effective communication. (15%)Establishes mutual respect and positive interactions with scholars, families, colleagues, and community members; demonstrates cultural responsiveness and developmental awareness.
Welcomes and engages families and stakeholders in meaningful dialogue regarding student learning and program needs.
Demonstrates strong facilitation skills in group settings to promote understanding and collaboration.
Expresses ideas clearly in speaking and writing; presents to diverse groups; encourages open communication and feedback.
Ensures stakeholders are informed about program outcomes, needs, and accomplishments; implements communication plans and prepares required reports.
Responds to inquiries, concerns, and external requests for information.
Builds alliances with state agencies, school districts, and professional/community organizations to strengthen early learning work.
Recognizes and addresses concerns of others; provides appropriate support and resolves conflicts.
Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
 

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Human Development, Early Childhood Development, Education, or a closely related field.
Must possess a valid Minnesota K-12 Principal or Director of Community Education license.

Five (5) years of relevant programming experience.
Three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Must be willing to have a flexible work schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to accommodate the needs of the site.
Preferred Qualifications:

Administrative experience in public school and/or community-based programming.
Licensed in Early Childhood and/or Parent and Family Education.
Salary Range: Pay Grade 118, $97,761 to $136,866

Bargaining unit: Licensed Coordinators

FTE: 1.0, 218 workdays per year

Desired start date: to be determined

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
Summer opportunities
…and more!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.