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Intermediate District 287 is looking for a Community School Coordinator for our West Education Center in Minnetonka, MN! Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 12 member districts in the west metro. What Makes Us Special: * We are a trauma-informed district. We take into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors and best serve our students. * There is a variety of support services in each school including School Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavior Intervention Specialists and Student Safety Coaches. All of whom are student-centered and focused on building relationships with each child. * Small class sizes - typically 6-8 students per class. * We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization. * To better understand our student population and work environment check out this video<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrAtUHS7EjBc%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C243527685b644668632808dcec848050%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638645301038353731%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SygXaKnQihjh63cpv7EoMHsv9OElH6SkRMTHKVGKghg%3D&reserved=0>. Position Details: * This is a grant-funded position which is supported through at least June 30, 2026. Position Summary: * Responsible for the implementation, integration, alignment, and coordination of the community school strategy at the site level. * Partner with the school administrator, families, students, and the Site Based Leadership Team to assess the school community&#8217;s needs and assets * Manage partnerships and co-create a learning environment that supports a thriving school community where students flourish. * View the full job classification<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F13NyYmhsQsigqKmMVLSBIfJXS3FJ7QuL3xeRMHwoTPK0%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C243527685b644668632808dcec848050%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638645301038373615%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2F4w467S7V72i9hvYBfzQ1JTMS23sTI5ekti64q%2BEDWE%3D&reserved=0> Education and Experience Requirements * Bachelor&#8217;s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, or closely related field. * Minimum of 3 years experience coordinating and/or managing programs in an educational, non-profit, or human services setting; * 3-5 years of experience in education or community-related role OR * A combination of relevant education and professional experience totaling at least 5 years. * Preferred: Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, or Somali, in addition to English. Commitment to Equity: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. Interview Process: * Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Complete the online application at https://district287.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdistrict287.tedk12.com%2Fhire%2Findex.aspx&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C243527685b644668632808dcec848050%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638645301038390565%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=B3tm8KSxWPPVbZHxBGwBs5IpujIfTElejNeKkmF92sI%3D&reserved=0> Attention: This message may contain private or confidential data and is intended only for the person(s) named. If you are not the intended recipient, then disclosing, copying, or distributing the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the message.