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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Summary:Responsible for executive leadership and management of the district by advising and supporting the Superintendent on day-to-day matters, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, troubleshooting day-to-day issues, planning, and leading projects, facilitating meetings and discussions, and representing the Superintendent and the school district to a wide variety of stakeholder.Responsibilities:• Works closely with the Board of Education, Superintendent and other leadership positions to develop and manage cross-jurisdictional agendas, identify common interests, and develop collaborative relationships with other local government entities in support of Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS).• Directs and facilitates the development and implementation of shared vision, goals, high performance standards and best practices with district leaders to support and strengthen the District.• Provides transformational leadership to assess, plan, develop, and successfully implement and manage systemic change across the District.• Aligns the work of the District’s leadership team to the Board and Superintendent’s goals to ensure maximization of resources, accomplishment of expected results and outcomes, and strong community partnerships• Serves as chief advisor to the Superintendent and Board on district-wide issues; compiles, evaluates, and analyzes information; recommends and implements solutions; assures district-wide solutions and procedures are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and standards.• Engages in daily communications with the Superintendent and Board members on issues facing the District and advises the Superintendent on such issues.• Collaborates with parents, community organizations, elected officials, school and departmental leadership, District staff, and other public agencies; manages stakeholder relationships in the community.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Summary:The Administrator, Board and Government Relations is responsible for managing Minneapolis Public Schools’ (MPS) local government relationship strategy and staffing the elected Board of Education.Responsibilities:• In coordination with Board of Education and Superintendent, develops and manages cross-jurisdictional agendas, identify common interests, and develop collaborative relationships with other local government entities in support of Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS).• Manages information flow requested by, or submitted to, the Board of Education individually and collectively; coordinates efforts and works collaboratively with multiple stakeholders within time sensitive deadlines.• Develops draft policies with key stakeholders and manages policy process.• Contributes political context, strategy and outreach to advance MPS priorities.• Develops and cultivates relationships with strategic partners to include elected and appointed policymakers and advocacy partners.• Coordinates efforts with the Board of Education and the Superintendent to assist in the creation and dissemination of communications tools and media related to the Board, fact sheets, policy and fiscal note analyses

Collaborated with wide range of stakeholders including school board directors, district leadership, financial and polling consultants, and elections officials to develop and place property tax referendum questions on the ballot for 2016 and 2018 elections. Coordinated with applicable school district staff and consultants on all internal and external tasks related to the referendum, including the district's informational campaign.Served on 'Yes for Mpls Kids' Campaign Leadership Committee which obtained successful, record passage rates on three school funding questions for a combined total of over $100 million annually.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Summary:The Manager of Homeless and Highly Mobile (HHM) Student Services is responsible for implementation of the McKinney-Vento Act within Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) including service development, system change, state and federal compliance, community relations, financial oversight, and staff management.Responsibilities: • Collaborate with other levels of government, community organizations, and private resources to effectively coordinate efforts to serve HHM students• Perform required administrative functions for HHM services office; manage budgets, develop and process administrative and technical documents and reports• Provide advocacy services with HHM students and their families • Manage HHM services office staff; develop priorities and assign tasks and projects, conduct performance evaluations• Develop and maintain policies and procedures compliant with local, state, and federal requirements• Evaluate services and develop recommendations for changes and improvements• Collect and analyze student data and develop recommendations to improve student outcomes• Provide professional development for MPS staff about HHM student needs, rights, and available services and resources

North St. Paul, Mn

Summary: The Federal Education Programs and Early Learning System Coordinator is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all activities, programs, and project components of Title I and Title II funded programs. Additionally, this position is responsible for oversight of the development and continuous improvement of the PreK-3rd Grade approach.Responsibilities:• Administer and monitor all aspects of Title programs• Prepare all Title program applications, proposals and reports for review• Remain current on laws and requirements regarding each program under Title programs and meet with related staff to interpret and implement regulations• Maintain a current inventory of Title I funded equipment, materials, and supplies• Monitor schools for adherence to all Title I guidelines and regulations• Confer with district, site and participating private school administration on curriculum, coordination with project requirements and program administration• Oversee the development and implementation of parental involvement activities related to Title programs• Monitor evaluation and initiate program improvement strategies• Lead effort to align Early Childhood and K-3• Assist with research, evaluation, and assessment of Early Childhood and K-3 programs• Assist with the staff development and curriculum aspects of Early Childhood and K-3 programs• Assist in the development of administrative guidelines and policies for applicable programs• Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records• Secure funding to expand existing programs and implement new early childhood programs, and manage grant budgets. • Strengthen existing, and build new partnerships with early care and education organizations in the community

North St. Paul, Mn

• Created and implemented Homeless Education Services Office, which provides professional development to staff and services to students.• Designed and implemented district policies and procedures regarding students experiencing homelessness.• Participated in numerous community committees and forums on homelessness.• Interpreted relevant policies and ensured compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. • Applied for and executed grants. Managed applicable budgets.

Policy Fellow

Fellow, Education Policy Fellowship Program

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English