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State of Minnesota Non-Exclusionary Discipline Consultant - Education Consultant 3 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Working Title: Non-Exclusionary Discipline Consultant - Education Consultant 3
Job Class: Education Consultant 3
Agency: Education Department
Job ID : 85207
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 : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/10/2025
Closing Date : 05/01/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / EDI Safe & Supportive Schools
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.98 - $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : 09/01/2026
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
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.
In this position, you will serve as the Non-Exclusionary Discipline Specialist in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Center. The EDI Center's mission is to advance the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to create the conditions for building authentic cross-cultural communities where harm is eliminated, and every person's humanity is acknowledged and valued. In this position, you will provide education leadership program development training consultation and resources to support district leaders and provide education leadership, program development, training, consultation and resources to support district leaders, school administrators, discipline teams, student support staff and lead teachers to increase the use of non-exclusionary discipline practices across Minnesota. You will:
*Provide expertise, technical assistance and coaching to district and school leaders to make strategic changes in discipline procedures, policies, systems, and practices with an emphasis on non-exclusionary discipline grantees, to ensure equitable and nondiscriminatory practices.
*Research, plan, develop, facilitate, and evaluate large-scale professional learning, professional networking opportunities, and implementation activities that are designed to develop, improve, and support district and school staff to make strategic changes in discipline policies, procedures, systems, and practices through increased access to quality networking and professional development opportunities.
*Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive evaluation plan, including the design and application of evaluation tools and processes to measure effectiveness and outcomes of training, technical assistance, and activities of the non-exclusionary discipline grant
This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering county along the Minnesota state line. Effective June 1, employees living within 75 miles of the office will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 75 or more miles away, the requirements are currently being assessed for each agency.
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 in a K-12, social work or counselor role
OR
A bachelor's or master's degree and 4 years of professional experience in a K-12, social work or counselor role
Experience must include:
- Providing training, professional development or consultation to educators on cultural competency, discipline, anti-bias, and/or diversity/equity/inclusion topics.
Preferred Qualifications
Education leadership experience as a director or administrator level or 5 years experience leading or implementing discipline policies and practices; Advanced degree in education, school social work, school counseling or a related field. Experience partnering and working alongside families and community.
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.