Working Title: COMPASS Special Education Instruction Specialist - Educ Specialist 2

Job Class: Education Specialist 2

Agency: Education Department

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/16/2024

• Closing Date : 06/06/2024

• Bid Open : 05/16/2024

• Bid Close : 05/23/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / COMPASS Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $33.90 - $50.27 / hourly; $70,783 - $104,963 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• 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.

• Work Location : Minneapolis

• 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.

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

As the COMPASS Special Education Instruction Specialist in the COMPASS Division, you will serve as the Special Education Lead on the COMPASS team and ensure the needs of students with disabilities are a central part of the division work and that evidence-based practices are used as the team provides guidance and support to districts, charter schools and school teams. Duties will include:

• Provide research and guide the analysis of education systems through the lens of equitable access and opportunity to students with disabilities;

• Lead the development of guidance, professional learning and flexible supports for the identification and removal of barriers and to build on the strengths of students with disabilities to increase access to high quality tier one instruction and layered supports.

Minimum Qualifications

5 years of professional experience teaching special education and/or leading special education programming

OR

A bachelor's degree and 4 years of professional experience teaching special education and/or leading special education programming

Experience must include:

• At least 2 years leading special education programming

Preferred Qualifications

• General education teaching experience

• Formal school or district leadership

• Experience designing and delivering professional development

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.