Working Title: Student Support Intervention and Resources Specialist -Education Consultant 3
Job Class: Education Consultant 3
Agency: Education Department
Job ID : 95935
Location : Minneapolis
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to bidders and all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 08/17/2026
Date Posted : 08/10/2026
Closing Date : 08/31/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / EDI Cultural Responsiveness
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 50% of the time
Salary Range: $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,834 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
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 a Student Support Intervention and Resources Specialist you will be responsible for developing and supporting district intervention programs and resources. You will provide professional development, technical assistance, and resource coordination to district-level School Safety and Crisis Response Teams (SSCRT) and consultation, while supporting the development and implementation of statewide Behavior Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) protocols and practices. This role requires a licensed mental health professional who possesses knowledge and experience with trauma-informed school crisis intervention and response practices. This position is situated on a crisis management team (violence prevention, student support intervention, and crisis response) and will serve as the intervention role on this team.
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.
Four years as a licensed mental health professional providing mental health, behavioral health, crisis intervention, school safety, or student-support services in a K-12 setting.
Experience must include:
Applying trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate practices when supporting children, youth, families, and school communities.
Assessing behavioral and/or mental health concerns and implementing appropriate interventions, services, and/or supports.
Providing professional development to adults in behavioral threat assessments, crisis response best practices, and evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
Leading or managing system-wide crisis intervention, de-escalation, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health interventions.
Experience developing, implementing and/or evaluating Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management programs.
A Doctorate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience; Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience; and an Associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing direct mental health assessment, crisis intervention, safety planning, and case consultation.
Experience working in or directly supporting in a K-12 setting or state education agency.
Experience integrating behavioral threat assessment findings with tiered mental health interventions, school-linked behavioral health services, or a Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
Experience creating and training on large-scale model policies, protocols, or implementation guides.
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
Licensed School Social Worker
Experience providing district-wide direction and ongoing consultation in the absence of an on-staff mental health professional.
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.
