Employment Opportunities
We have the following job positions available at this time for the MN Low Incidence Projects:
- Region 11 Professional Development Facilitator (PFD): MN Centers Of Excellence for Young Children with Disabilities (MNCoE)
- Statewide Low Incidence Disability Specialist: Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE)
For additional job postings, please check the BrightWorks Employment Opportunities page.
Region 11 Professional Development Facilitator (PFD): MN Centers Of Excellence for Young Children with Disabilities (MNCoE)
NATURE OF WORK
This regional position supports MNCoE to coordinate a high qualify, comprehensive, coordinated system of professional development through regionalized support, technical assistance, and training for assigned local Infant and Toddler Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program leaders and practitioners. This position promotes priorities identified by the MN Department of Education (MDE) and the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and help to strengthen relationships between these state agencies and program leaders. The position uses active frameworks of implementation science to implement and sustain the use of evidence-based practices in the delivery of services and supports to benefit young children and their families who are served through local programs. This position also collaborates with local ECSE leaders and partners to identify district-specific professional development needs, and creates and executes an action plan to address those needs.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
(These are the highlighted responsibilities of the position. An employee in this position may also be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
- Support local ECSE program leaders to conduct ongoing assessments of program strengths/needs and to develop and implement strategies to address identified needs.
- Support MNCoE Innovation Implementation Teams with program-wide exploration, adoption, installation, and sustainability efforts.
- Support local programs in the use of foundational ECSE practices, policies and procedures recommended by the Division of Early Childhood (DEC) and Early Intervention/ECSE Standards.
- Build working relationships with local leaders in school districts, community organizations, child advocacy organizations, institutions of higher education, regional staff and consultants for early childhood programs and a wide variety of service providers in support of MDE and DCYF initiatives.
- Attend monthly meetings with MDE and/or DCYF, Regional Low Incidence Facilitator (RLIF) and statewide PDFs to represent regional interests and to be a conduit of information between state departments and local programs/leaders.
- Convene and facilitate small and large group meetings and trainings using adult learning strategies.
- Apply a variety of coaching approaches and frameworks to help local programs implement evidence-based practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
TRAINING/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or Related Field
- 3 years of experience in Early Childhood Special Education, Infant-Toddler Education, Early Childhood Family Education, Special Education Related Service Provider or Related Field.
- 3 years of experience implementing evidence-based intervention practices
- 2 years of leadership experience at a district, local, regional, or state level.
- Practical experience writing and implementing Individual Education Programs (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP)
LICENSING / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Current Minnesota Driver’s License
Current professional licensure in
- Early Childhood Special Education, or
- Infant-Toddler Education, or
- Early Childhood Family Education, or
- A Special Education Related Service
SKILL / ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
- Strong communication and collaboration skills;
- Handle confidential information appropriately;
- Coordinate a significant volume of administrative detail;
- Navigate multiple state and educational agencies;
- Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills;
- Word-process, enter data, create spreadsheets, use multimedia, and type at a level established by the administration;
- Proficient in MS-Office applications such as Word & Excel;
- Proficient, or willing to become proficient in Google Suite of Apps, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, and Adobe Dreamweaver;
- Excellent writing skills, including grammar, spelling, and composition;
- Knowledge of special education laws and statutes;
- Using computers and related software applications;
- Use professional development delivery platforms and synchronous/asynchronous adult learning engagement applications;
- Use virtual meeting platforms including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, etc.;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, partners, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Postion type:
1.0 FTE at 260 days
Salary Range
Dependent upon qualifications
Position open until filled
Application Guidelines
Send cover letter and resume to: Jess.Moen@brightworksmn.org
Please direct questions concerning salary and benefits to: Ingrid.Aasan@brightworksmn.org
Statewide Low Incidence Disability Specialist: Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE)
Job Description:
The individual occupying the position of Statewide Low Incidence Disability Specialist will become part of a team in providing leadership and support for BrightWorks Special Education Programs in the categorical areas of Developmental Adapted Physical Education. This position is grant funded for 52 days per year (equivalent to 20% or .2 FTE) with up to 5 days of training/planning between June-September, prior to the official start date of October 3, 2022.
The activities of this position will include the following:
- Serve as the primary educational contact for Minnesota school personnel and families with regard to technical support and resources in the special education area of Developmental Adapted Physical Education;
- Serve as an educational liaison in the area of Developmental Adapted Physical Education with appropriate local and state agencies in an effort to strengthen interagency collaboration and effectively address the needs of students and their families in current and future settings (Examples: MN Department of Education; MN Department of Human Services; MN Department of Health; institutions of higher education, advocacy organizations, etc.);
- Facilitate the statewide Developmental Adapted Physical Education meetings, including, but not limited to, giving professional development presentations; coordinating meetings; providing support with planning, registration, facility use, and technology support; and providing ongoing statewide updates;
- Coordinate electronic communication forums, social media and Mailing Lists, including membership management, approval of postings, and periodic internal system updates;
- Coordinate, develop, organize and facilitate professional development opportunities and resources for a broad spectrum of audiences (including general and special educators, related service providers, families, and other professional collaborators) which address the educational needs of students who receive Developmental Adapted Physical Education services.
- Serve as an organizational and disability-specific contact/representative and/or presenter in educational and community-based professional conferences, webinars, roundtable discussions, panels, exhibits, etc.;
- Actively participate or submit updates and communication as a member and disability representative in scheduled agency meetings, such as monthly Low Incidence Leadership Forum (LILF) meetings and MN Low Incidence Projects LIS meetings; and in BrightWorks meetings, as appropriate;
- Serve as a disability-specific resource to all regions in Minnesota, including participation at occasional regional meetings, as appropriate; and maintaining close communication with all regional low incidence facilitators (RLIFs), including posting and sharing monthly updates;
- Provide oversight and support for development and updating of public media sources such as website content, online professional development tools, program brochures, and statewide disability manuals;
- Development of annual program goals, including associated budgetary planning;
- And other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Current Developmental Adapted Physical Education Minnesota Teacher License or demonstration of content expertise via employment credentials
- Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching within the field of Developmental Adapted Physical Education; leadership experience in an educational setting preferred.
- In-depth understanding and application of Minnesota special education disability criteria, Statute and Rule in the area of Developmental Adapted Physical Education
- Ability to direct activities, prioritize work responsibilities, and complete work in a timely manner, including progress reporting as requested by the Low Incidence Projects Director/Director of Special Education
- Effective interpersonal communication and leadership skills in a variety of settings and situations; demonstrate ability to work positively and professionally with others
- Display a comfort in public speaking to small and large audiences; has conference speaking and/or professional development presentation experience
Email cover letter and resume to:
Gail Jankowski, Gail.Jankowski@brightworksmn.org
Please direct questions concerning salary and benefits to:
Ingrid Aasan, Ingrid.Aasan@brightworksmn.org
Application deadline:
This posting is open until filled.
Region 11 Professional Development Facilitator (PFD): MN Centers Of Excellence for Young Children with Disabilities (MNCoE)
NATURE OF WORK
This regional position supports MNCoE to coordinate a high qualify, comprehensive, coordinated system of professional development through regionalized support, technical assistance, and training for assigned local Infant and Toddler Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program leaders and practitioners. This position promotes priorities identified by the MN Department of Education (MDE) and the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and help to strengthen relationships between these state agencies and program leaders. The position uses active frameworks of implementation science to implement and sustain the use of evidence-based practices in the delivery of services and supports to benefit young children and their families who are served through local programs. This position also collaborates with local ECSE leaders and partners to identify district-specific professional development needs, and creates and executes an action plan to address those needs.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
(These are the highlighted responsibilities of the position. An employee in this position may also be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
- Support local ECSE program leaders to conduct ongoing assessments of program strengths/needs and to develop and implement strategies to address identified needs.
- Support MNCoE Innovation Implementation Teams with program-wide exploration, adoption, installation, and sustainability efforts.
- Support local programs in the use of foundational ECSE practices, policies and procedures recommended by the Division of Early Childhood (DEC) and Early Intervention/ECSE Standards.
- Build working relationships with local leaders in school districts, community organizations, child advocacy organizations, institutions of higher education, regional staff and consultants for early childhood programs and a wide variety of service providers in support of MDE and DCYF initiatives.
- Attend monthly meetings with MDE and/or DCYF, Regional Low Incidence Facilitator (RLIF) and statewide PDFs to represent regional interests and to be a conduit of information between state departments and local programs/leaders.
- Convene and facilitate small and large group meetings and trainings using adult learning strategies.
- Apply a variety of coaching approaches and frameworks to help local programs implement evidence-based practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
TRAINING/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or Related Field
- 3 years of experience in Early Childhood Special Education, Infant-Toddler Education, Early Childhood Family Education, Special Education Related Service Provider or Related Field.
- 3 years of experience implementing evidence-based intervention practices
- 2 years of leadership experience at a district, local, regional, or state level.
- Practical experience writing and implementing Individual Education Programs (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP)
LICENSING / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Current Minnesota Driver’s License
Current professional licensure in
- Early Childhood Special Education, or
- Infant-Toddler Education, or
- Early Childhood Family Education, or
- A Special Education Related Service
SKILL / ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
- Strong communication and collaboration skills;
- Handle confidential information appropriately;
- Coordinate a significant volume of administrative detail;
- Navigate multiple state and educational agencies;
- Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills;
- Word-process, enter data, create spreadsheets, use multimedia, and type at a level established by the administration;
- Proficient in MS-Office applications such as Word & Excel;
- Proficient, or willing to become proficient in Google Suite of Apps, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, and Adobe Dreamweaver;
- Excellent writing skills, including grammar, spelling, and composition;
- Knowledge of special education laws and statutes;
- Using computers and related software applications;
- Use professional development delivery platforms and synchronous/asynchronous adult learning engagement applications;
- Use virtual meeting platforms including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, etc.;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, partners, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Postion type:
1.0 FTE at 260 days
Salary Range
Dependent upon qualifications
Position open until filled
Application Guidelines
Send cover letter and resume to: Jess.Moen@brightworksmn.org
Please direct questions concerning salary and benefits to: Ingrid.Aasan@brightworksmn.org
BrightWorks is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
Ingrid Aasan, Director of Special Education
612 638-1517, ingrid.aasan@brightworksmn.org
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