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Working Title: Education Consultant 1 - Kindergarten Fall Assessment (KFA) Specialist

Job Class: Education Consultant 1

Agency: Education Department

• Job ID : 82211

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/11/2024

• Closing Date : 01/02/2025

• Bid Date Open: 12/11/2024

• Bid Date Close: 12/18/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / EARLY EDUCATION

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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 basic.

• 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) Agency, Early Education Division is looking for a Kindergarten Fall Assessment (KFA) Specialist to join the division. As the Kindergarten Fall Assessment (KFA) Specialist you will provide support to the Early Education Division and the KFA team through the process of design, development, and implementation, and administration of the Minnesota Kindergarten Fall Assessment (KFA). Monitor the compliance and oversight of vendor deliverables for quality and accuracy. Verify the timeliness of vendor deliverables according to contract terms. Facilitate training and technical assistance that ensures KFA training adheres to best practices for kindergarten-aged children and meets the needs of educational professionals responsible for implementing the KFA. Support Community and Partner Engagement from internal and external partners to help shape, inform, refine, and improve the design and implementation of the KFA. Ensure that feedback from internal and external partners on the KFA is integrated into a continuous improvement feedback cycle.

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 (4) years of experience in

• Experience using assessment data to positively impact outcomes for young children.

• Knowledge of best practices in early learning assessment or measurement.

• Ability to interact in a positive, professional manner with district and school personnel; kindergarten teachers; other educational staff; and families.

• Analytical skills necessary to come to conclusions and make recommendations based on available information.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details

OR

A master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience with

Three (3) years of professional experience in

• Experience using assessment data to positively impact outcomes for young children.

• Knowledge of best practices in early learning assessment or measurement.

• Ability to interact in a positive, professional manner with district and school personnel; kindergarten teachers; other educational staff; and families.

• Analytical skills necessary to come to conclusions and make recommendations based on available information.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a program that serves traditionally underserved or vulnerable populations including but not limited to children with disabilities and multilingual learners.

• Grant compliance or program monitoring experience.

• Experience with large-scale assessments for young children, which may include item development, item review processes, and training methods and protocols.

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 employee 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.