Ethnic Studies K-12 Integration Specialist - Education Consultant

Position: Ethnic Studies K-12 Integration Specialist - Education Consultant 3
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* Working Title:

Ethnics Studies Specialist - Education Consultant 3*
* ** Job Class:
Education Consultant 3*
* ** Agency:
Education Department*
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** Job ** : 96805

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** Location** :
Minneapolis

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to bidders and all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 10/06/2026

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** Date Posted** : 09/29/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/20/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** :
Education-St Paul / Acad Stndrs&InstrnlEffectivII

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

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,834 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Administrative

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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 AND you must email hr.recruiting.mde.us

with your intent to bid.

** 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 the Ethnic Studies Specialist, you will lead collaborative statewide initiatives that strengthen the capacity of Minnesota schools to provide high quality Ethnic Studies education so that all students achieve state academic standards and are prepared with knowledge and skills for postsecondary and career success. Duties will include:

+ Develop and maintain a statewide system of training and support that helps districts fully implement the Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards, specifically those related to Ethnic Studies through aligned instruction, curriculum, assessment and professional development.

+ Support districts interested in scaling up Ethnic Studies education with conducting needs assessments, providing support for district coordinators, and other resources for successfully implementing ethnic studies.

+ Provide guidance on standards, graduation requirements, and related state policies, especially those related to ethnic studies.

+ Gather, analyze, and report date to inform policies and practices related to standards-based education, especially those related to ethnic studies.

+ Facilitate communications processes, planning activities and fiscal agreements that further the mission and goals of the division and department.

** Telework:*
* This position is eligible for hybrid telework. 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. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.

** 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 as a grades K-12 classroom educator with a demonstrated professional learning or coursework in ethnic studies pedagogy.

A Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; A Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; A Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience; and an Associate's degree…