Working Title: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Education Specialist

Job Class: Education Consultant 3

Agency: Education Department

• Job ID : 83001

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/10/2025

• Closing Date : 02/03/2025

• Bid Open Date: 01/10/2025

• Bid Close Date: 01/17/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / EARLY EDUCATION

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $37.98 - $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Early Education Division is looking for an Education Consultant 3 - Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Education Specialist to join the Early Education team. This position will provide technical assistance and monitoring of data submission and data quality related to early childhood outcomes. Review data outcomes for individual districts and prepare data for ease of understanding. This position also manages division workflow, supporting travel and purchasing, procuring ADA accommodations, provides content management for division webpages including resource review and updating as needed, maintaining and updating distribution lists, document accessibility and, provide invoice review and payment approval documents including verifications of expenses submitted by vendors as it relates to program spending policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

This position requires 4 years of experience working with public school early childhood special education programs

Experience must include:

• Knowledge of early childhood development and the delivery of early childhood special education services

• Knowledge of early childhood special education and federal laws, regulations, policies, reporting and operating instructions

OR

A master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience

3 years of experience working with public school early childhood special education programs

Experience must include:

• Knowledge of early childhood development and the delivery of early childhood special education services

• Knowledge of early childhood special education and federal laws, regulations, policies, reporting and operating instructions

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the interrelationships between school districts, the counties, the state, and federal human service, and educational agencies.

• Strong oral communication skills to delivery presentations.

• Experience in writing clear and concise technical assistance, narrative reports, grant proposals, correspondence, so that subjects are clearly explained to diverse audiences.

• Strong organizational, project planning and project management skills.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Knowledge of accessibility standards, procurement practices, and data visualization.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (Applies to current and former state employee only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.