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Working Title: Education Consultant 3 - Assessment Literacy Specialist

Job Class: Education Consultant 3

Agency: Education Department

+ **Job ID** : 86145

+ **Location** : Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/12/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/02/2025

+ **Bid Open Date:** 05/12/2025

+ **Bid Close Date:** 05/19/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Education-St Paul / Program Management

+ **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

CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above.

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 Division of Academic Standards, Instruction and Assessment is looking for an Education Consultant 3 - Assessment Literacy Specialist to provide leadership and guidance in developing resources and implementing professional development around the interpretation of statewide assessments results and appropriate uses within a balanced assessment system for educators, district and school leaders.

The position will provide technical assistance and support with interpreting and using assessment data to internal MDE staff, schools, districts, charter schools, and other external stakeholders. Responsibilities include collaboration with various teams and divisions to ensure coherence across agency outreach about data-driven decision-making aimed at improving equitable student outcomes.

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering state. Effective June 1, employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance are eligible to telework up to 100% of the time.

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.

Five (5) years of experience in:

+ Using and interpreting results from Minnesota statewide assessments

+ Evaluating assessment data to inform and improve instruction

+ Creating resources to support and improve assessment literacy

+ Designing and delivering professional development to a variety of audiences on the use of assessment data to improve assessment literacy and instruction

+ Demonstrating knowledge of academic standards and connection with test results

+ Demonstrating knowledge of federal and state requirements related to statewide assessments, including scoring and reporting

+ Demonstrating knowledge of balanced systems of assessment and assessment literacy

Experience must include:

+ Leading educators and school/district leaders in data analysis and data-based decision making

OR

A master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience with four (4) years of professional experience in:

+ Using and interpreting results from Minnesota statewide assessments

+ Evaluating assessment data to inform and improve instruction

+ Creating resources to support and improve assessment literacy

+ Designing and delivering professional development to a variety of audiences on the use of assessment data to improve assessment literacy and instruction

+ Demonstrating knowledge of academic standards and connection with test results

+ Demonstrating knowledge of federal and state requirements related to statewide assessments, including scoring and reporting

+ Demonstrating knowledge of balanced systems of assessment and assessment literacy

Experience must include:

+ Leading educators and school/district leaders in data analysis and data-based decision making

Preferred Qualifications

+ Demonstrating organizational skills and attention to details

+ Developing and track schedules

+ Interacting with school personnel and public in a positive, professional manner sometimes under stressful situations

+ Assimilating, retaining and recalling large quantities of information and communicate it effectively to stakeholders

+ Creating visual resources or infographics to communicate information

+ Coordinating collaboration with internal agency teams to support the field

+ Researching, recognizing connections, and synthesizing findings to make recommendations and provide communications and resources

+ Creating and managing web content

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.