• engage educators in conversations and action planning to ensure high levels of learning for all students and staff without exception
• identify and eliminate structural and institutional barriers to educational opportunities resulting in improved conditions for teaching and learning

• support systems and educators in implementing and sustaining standards-based curriculum, instruction, assessment and multi-tiered systems of support
• support systems and educators in implementing and sustaining highly effective Professional Learning Communities

 Coaching and Facilitation

• maintain a professional coaching relationship with educators
• engage in focused conversations with district and school leaders to build capacity for continuous improvement that embeds timely and meaningful stakeholder engagement
• build the capacity of leadership teams to function effectively in the continuous improvement process
• design and provide professional development activities

Evidence / Data

•  use evidence and data to support the continuous improvement process and ensure equitable distribution of resources, including use of MDE secure reports, multiple types of education data, and comprehensive needs assessment

Active Implementation

• assist systems and educators in identifying and implementing evidence based practices using the Active Implementation Framework

• understanding of implementing systemic change
• ability to build capacity of educators and school or district Leadership Implementation Teams to implement systemic change
• ability to coach educators and Leadership Implementation Teams to implement systemic change
• ability to establish relationships and collaborate with Leadership Implementation Teams
• implementing change of instructional practices toward fidelity and positive outcome

• foster positive, productive, and collaborative relationships with Regional Centers of Excellence colleagues, schools, districts, service cooperatives, and the Minnesota Department of Education
• engage in ongoing engagement and two-way communication with tribal communities to build trust and develop long-term relationships
• facilitate positive, meaningful relationships between districts and American Indian Parent Advisory Committees
• support systems and educators in culturally responsive/sustaining teaching and leadership practices
• knowledge of and experience with state, district, local, and tribal strengths and needs
• make appropriate and effective use of time, technology, and resources
• complete all operational reports within a timely manner
• be flexible in a variety of working environments in schools, virtual or home office settings
• be required to travel to perform the duties of the job; travel costs are reimbursed

• Experience and demonstrated success in facilitating local groups in effective decision making and action planning utilizing differentiated practices (i.e consensus-based processes, listening sessions, focus groups, focused conversations, dialogues, appreciative inquiry).
• experience in working with American Indian students and families, addressing equity issues and supporting systems in improving outcomes through meaningful and targeted engagement and creative problem solving
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in American Indian studies, educational leadership, organizational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or other related education degree. Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of five years experience in leading or supporting continuous improvement processes and a valid Minnesota teacher or administrative license is preferred
• In-depth knowledge of Tribal consultation and stakeholder engagement requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act and World’s Best Workforce tribal consultation requirements