Ethnic Studies K-12 Integration Specialist - Education Consultant 3

Location: Minneapolis. Telework eligible: Yes. Full‑time, Day Shift, Monday‑Friday.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 data 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 may substitute for six months of experience.
• Experience must include experience leading professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than five (5) years of experience as a grades K‑12 classroom educator with a demonstrated professional learning or coursework in ethnic studies pedagogy.
• Minnesota teaching license.
• Experience teaching ethnic studies and/or social studies in grades 6‑12.
• Experience developing and facilitating professional development for educators around academic standards and assessments.
• Experience with organizing and synthesizing large sets of data and information in spreadsheets and databases.

Additional Requirements

• Job offer contingent upon successfully passing a background check, which may include:
  • 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.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Pay

Salary range: $39.22 – $58.35 hourly; $81,891 – $121,834 annually.

Schedule

Day Shift, Monday – Friday.

Telework

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location 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.