Statewide COMPASS Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Lead

he Minnesota Service Cooperatives are seeking applicants for three open positions for Statewide COMPASS Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Leads. This hybrid position offers a flexible work location. This position may be hosted by any of the nine Minnesota Service Cooperatives.

Job Description:
The Statewide COMPASS ECSE Leads are federally funded positions that work to support statewide ECSE efforts as part of Minnesota’s comprehensive system of personnel development within the Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student Success (COMPASS) network between the Minnesota Service Cooperatives (MSC) and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). This statewide position may be hosted by any of the nine (9) Minnesota Service Cooperatives. The Statewide COMPASS ECSE Lead is both a specialist in early intervention (EI) and ECSE and a member of a statewide team of COMPASS specialists that focus on other student groups and content areas. The Statewide COMPASS ECSE Lead ensures inclusion of EI/ECSE students as part of the broader statewide and regional COMPASS systems during continuous improvement discussions and decision-making. Under the direction of MDE in coordination with DCYF, the Statewide COMPASS ECSE Lead will support the implementation of MDE and DCYF identified state-level requirements and initiatives. The Statewide COMPASS ECSE Lead will also establish and maintain relationships with ECSE program leadership and foster connections and collaboration among local program leaders throughout Minnesota. Please see the attached job description for further details.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in district/charter early childhood special education programs
• Current teaching license
• Valid MN Driver’s License and ability to travel to required worksites and meetings

 
Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s or other advanced degree in related education field (school administration, curriculum and instruction, special education, etc.)
• Early childhood special education district/charter leadership or administrator experience, which includes supporting and guiding teams at the systems-level within strategic planning and implementation
• Extensive experience (5-7) years in school and/or district leadership
• Current administrative license

 
Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000, negotiable (260 days annually)
 
Benefits: Benefits may include vacation, sick leave, holidays, volunteer time off, health, vision, and dental plans, 403B, and TRA retirement savings. Benefits will vary depending on the host service cooperative.

Position Location: This hybrid position offers a flexible work location. This position may be hosted by any of the nine Minnesota Service Cooperatives.  
 
How to Apply: Please submit an online application at www.lcsc.org under Employment Opportunities. Posting closes April 18, 2025.
 
For additional information, please contact:
Josh Nelson, Deputy Director of Educational Programs
Lakes Country Service Cooperative 
jnelson@lcsc.org
218-737-6508
 
Or
 
Anne Kilzer, Executive Director
Minnesota Service Cooperatives
anne@capitolhillassoc.com
651-261-9692