Regional Equitable Access Specialist : Special Education School Improvement Support Focus

Position Type :

SPECIALIZED POSITIONS / Regional Equitable Access Specialist

Date Posted : 8 / 20 / 2025

Location : Several Locations

Date Available : 09 / 04 / 2025

District :

Southwest / West Central Service Cooperative POSITION AVAILABLE : Regional Equitable Access Specialist : Special Education School Improvement Support Focus

POSITION LOCATION : SWWC (Marshall, MN), SCSC, or SESC Regions

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES : The Equitable Access Specialist (EAS) serves as a member of a Statewide EAS Team and supports statewide and regional systems improvement to identify and dismantle barriers to high-quality instruction and layered support and foundational safe and welcoming school climate and layered supports for specific historically and persistently marginalized students groups. The EAS will focus on and be committed to addressing historical and persistent inequities in educational opportunities and outcomes for students receiving special education services. Through a systems improvement lens, the EAS will identify and remove the barriers in educational opportunities to improve outcomes for students, building on students' and community strengths to increase access. EAS will partner with the School Improvement team to plan and implement strategies that address the needs of students with special education services in identified schools, ensuring that all efforts align with district and state-wide goals for academic achievement and equity. May be assigned to perform duties that match those in the Education Consultant role.

QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor's Degree in education, school psychology or related field. Minimum of five (5) years teaching or related experience working with students receiving special education services and supports. Valid driver's license is required.

SALARY : This position is a full-time 205-day contract for the 2025-2026 school year beginning September 2nd. Salary ranges from $74,871 - $106,635 dependent upon education, qualifications and experience. This role includes benefits, details of which can be found here.

APPLICATION MATERIALS : Complete online application at www.swwc.org / application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION / REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION : Contact Sarah Bartz, Staffing Coordinator at 507-530-2272 or sarah.bartz@swwc.org .

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION : Contact Liz Deen at 507-401-7466 or liz.deen@swwc.org.

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : Position will remain open until filled.

WHAT IS THE SWWC? The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies). With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT : SWWC's mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs. To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members. SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs. We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.

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• Regional Equitable Access Specialist - 8.15.25.docx