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Working Title: Science Assessment Specialist

Job Class: Education Consultant 3

Agency: Education Department

+ **Job ID** : 90291

+ **Location** : Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 11/17/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/01/2025

+ Bid Open Date: 11/17/2025

+ Bid Close Date: 11/24/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Education-St Paul / Specialty & Tech Innovations

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes - Occasional

+ **Salary Range:** $38.55 - $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 - $119,746 / 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 Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Academic Standards, Instruction and Assessment Division is looking for an Education Consultant 3 - Science Assessment Specialist to join the Test Development team. This position will provide direction, leadership, coordination, consultation and program services to school districts and to the Academic Standards, Instruction and Assessment team to facilitate the development of the statewide science assessment and implementation of state academic standards in science and serve as the state expert and primary resource for K-12 science assessment.

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.

This position requires four (4) years of combined professional experience as a teacher or administrator of science education programs or professional experience in large scale assessment including test development, item review processes and online assessment; a Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; a Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Licensureinscience education;

+ ExperienceteachingtheMinnesotaAcademic Standards in Science in grades 3-12 to all students, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities;

+ Skillsandexperienceinlarge-scaletestdevelopment,includingknowledgeofitemdevelopment,universal design and educator review committees

+ Experiencedevelopingandfacilitatingprofessionaldevelopmentforeducators,usinglearningmanagement systems, and working within spreadsheets and databases.

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

Education 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.