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Working Title: Education Program Specialist - Education Consultant 2

Job Class: Education Consultant 2

Agency: Education Department

+ **Job ID** : 89165

+ **Location** : Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes - up to 50%

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 09/25/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/16/2025

+ **Bid Open** : 09/25/2025

+ **Bid Close** : 10/01/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Education-St Paul / Spec Ed Monitoring &Assistance

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ 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.

As an Education Program Specialist in the Special Education Division of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), you will provide professional assistance to division and program monitoring staff with day-to-day education program compliance requirements in order to meet mandatory state and federal laws and rules in relation to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Duties will include:

+ Lead the process of district's correction tracking for the program monitoring unit through review of individual learner records;

+ Facilitate monitoring responsibilities through the use of a web-based monitoring system, online platforms, and data tracking systems;

+ Assist with the monitoring of special education programs to determine their level of compliance with mandatory state and federal laws and state rules and statutes;

+ Coordinate and consolidate supervision data across all Minnesota districts to include district performance on compliance indicators, program monitoring, and fiscal monitoring uncorrected.

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.

Four (4) years of professional experience in teaching special education

OR

A bachelor's or master's degree and three (3) years of professional experience in teaching with coursework in special education

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in Stepwell MN

+ Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

+ Experience with database management

+ Experience with customer service and technical support

+ Experience with project management

+ Knowledge of special education due process law

+ Experience in designing and implementing data collection and reporting systems

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 employees only)

+ Employment Reference Check

+ Conflict of Interest Review

+ Driver's License Check

+ Criminal Background Check

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.