Metro ECSU, located in the suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Executive Director. With this in mind, the Metro ECSU has obtained the services of the Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA) to conduct a national search process to identify highly-qualified candidates. The Metro ECSU, with approximately 30 employees and a $3.5 million budget, serves 52 public school districts, charter schools, and private schools that educate approximately 800,000 students. Metro ECSU also works closely with the Minnesota Department of Education. Metro ECSU supports districts and schools by building capacity, maximizing systems, fostering innovation, and cultivating partnerships.
Some of the major programs and services offered by Metro ECSU include:
- Administrative Services and Publications Special Education Programs
- Center of English Language Learners & Achievement (CELLA)
- Cooperative Purchasing
- Environmental Health & Safety Building Management Assistance
- E-12 Professional Development & Customized Services
- Greater MN Psychological Assessments for Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Students
- Metropolitan Educational Leaders Network (MELN)
- E-12 Networks
- District Leadership Cohort
- ParaPro Assessment Exam
- Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
- Special Education Programs/Communities of Practice
- Regional Spelling Bee
- Student Enrichment Programs