Working Title: Compliance Specialist - Education Consultant 3

Job Class: Education Consultant 3

Agency: Education Department

• Job ID : 84630

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Telework arrangements may be possible. You will discuss your preferences and requirements of the position and complete a telework agreement. Employees do need to reside in MN or a border state and may need to report to the office on a periodic basis.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/07/2025

• Closing Date : 03/28/2025

• Bid Open : 03/07/2025

• Bid Close : 03/14/2025

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

• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Special Ed Fiscal&Adm Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - up to 10%

• 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.

As the Compliance Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), you will provide state level leadership, general supervision and oversight of compliance with due process and procedural safeguards, conferred educational benefit and the provision of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to children, birth through twenty-two, who receive special education and related services in Minnesota schools. Duties will include:

• Provide consultation and professional advice to special education directors, school district personnel and others regarding issues of compliance;

• Develop evaluation instruments and methodology used to determine the degree of implementation of required standards;

• Provide technical assistance and training regarding compliance data and the monitoring process.

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.

5 years of professional experience with Special Education program planning at the school or district level

OR

A bachelor's or master's degree and 4 years of professional experience Special Education program planning at the school or district level

Experience must include:

• Demonstrated leadership or administrative capacity at a school district level that includes the development of improvements in special education program, staff development and/or compliance assurance

• Experience with government, education or special education programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Special Education leadership experience as the lead teacher, coordinator, or at the director level

• Experience working in a system of continuous improvement, implementation science and results-based decision making

• Experience with data collection and analytics

• Familiarity with adult-centered training and provision of technical assistance

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

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.