Working Title: Educator Workforce Consultant - Education Consultant 3
Job Class: Education Consultant 3
Agency: Education Department
Job ID : 94602
Location : Minneapolis
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/03/2026
Closing Date : 06/24/2026
Bid Open : 06/03/2026
Bid Close : 06/10/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Educator Effectiveness
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
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 AND you must email hr.recruiting.mde@state.mn.us with your intent to bid.
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 Educator Workforce Consultant in the Educator Workforce and Development Center, you will coordinate state efforts to design and implement programs - including but not limited to Minnesota's Grow Your Own Grant - dedicated to the recruitment, diversification and retention of Minnesota's teacher workforce, so that districts, charter schools, teacher preparation programs, PELSB, and others implement effective state policies and grant programs that lead to all children having equitable access to a diverse, qualified and thriving teacher workforce. Duties will include:
Research, develop, support, facilitate and assess teacher recruitment and retention strategies so that state agencies implement policies and practices to address teacher shortages;
Develop, execute, manage, and monitor Minnesota's Grow Your Own grant and other grants so that grants are awarded equitably, evaluated regularly so that program support and oversight leads to successful grant implementation; and
Develop relationships with external partner groups including but not limited to educators, professional organizations and state agencies, and community groups so that educator and community voices are reflected in the work of the position.
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.
Five (5) years of professional experience as a teacher or administrator in a PreK-12 or higher education setting
A Doctorate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience; A Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; and a Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience as:
A school or district administrator;
A teacher education faculty or administrator at a teacher preparation institution; or
A project or grant manager
Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with:
Minnesota teacher preparation and licensure requirements;
Teacher workforce recruitment, retention, or diversification strategies;
Program evaluation and reporting; and
State policy development and implementation
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
A 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.
