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Science Assessment Specialist - Education Consultant 3

State of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN • 2h ago

Working Title: Science Assessment Specialist - Education Consultant 3

Job Class: Education Consultant 3

Agency: Education Department

Job ID : 93245

Location : Minneapolis

Telework Eligible : Yes - up to 50%

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 05/01/2026

Closing Date : 05/15/2026

Bid Open : 05/01/2026

Bid Close : 05/07/2026

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

Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Specialty & Tech Innovations

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - Occasional

Salary Range: $38.55 - $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 - $119,746 / 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.

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Academic Standards, Instruction and Assessment Division is looking for an Education Consultant 3 - Science Assessment Specialist to join the Test Development team. As a Science Assessment Specialist you will provide direction, leadership, coordination, consultation and professional development to school districts and to the Academic Standards, Instruction and Assessment team to facilitate the development of the statewide science assessment and implementation of state academic standards in science and serve as the state expert and primary resource for K-12 science assessment.

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.

This position requires:

Four (4) years of experience as a grades K-12 classroom educator. A Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; a Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience.and

A teaching license in elementary education or science;

Experience in k-12 statewide assessment such as:

participation in or facilitation of educator assessment review committees,

messaging the purpose and use of statewide assessments results, or

development of items or constructing tests for statewide assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

Minnesota teaching license

Experience teaching using multidimensional science standards like the Minnesota Academic Standards in Science

Science teaching experience in grades 3-12 with all students, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities;

Skills and experience in standardized statewide test development, including knowledge of item development, test construction, and universal design;

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

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

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.

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.

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