Education Consultant - READ Act Multilingual Literacy Specialist

Overview

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Literacy Unit is seeking an Education Consultant 3 – READ Act Multilingual Literacy Specialist to join the Literacy team. This position will manage the implementation of READ Act activities related to Multilingual Learners, including students with English learner (EL) status and Dual Language Immersion programs. The role collaborates across divisions, state agencies, and external partners to ensure the selection of evidence-based and linguistically responsive practices and resources appropriate for multilingual learner instructional settings, and to align practices and resources to the Minnesota Multi-Tiered System of Support (MnMTSS) framework.

Additional duties include developing and delivering cohesive guidance, professional learning, and flexible support for all districts, charter schools, and schools within the COMPASS statewide system, and building the capacity of the Regional Literacy Network Leads and Coaches to support statewide implementation.

• Working Title:
  
  Education Consultant 3 - READ Act Multilingual Literacy Specialist
• Job Class:
  Education Consultant 3
• Agency:
  Education Department
• Location:
  
  Minneapolis
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Division/Unit:
  Education-St Paul / Acad Stndrs&Instrnl Effectivness
• 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
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Administrative
• Re-Posting:
  Yes

The work is focused on managing READ Act activities for Multilingual Learners, ensuring the development and delivery of guidance, professional learning, and support for districts and schools, and building statewide capacity for implementation.

Five (5) years of combined professional experience as a Literacy teacher and Administrator of Literacy education programs within an education setting. A master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.

• Experience administrating literacy education programs and grants at the state or district level.
• Experience providing official guidance around literacy to schools and districts, specific to multilingual learners.
• Experience in Dual Language Immersion programs.
• Experience developing and facilitating professional development for K–12 educators, specific to multilingual learners.
• Experience teaching Literacy Education to all students, with an emphasis on multilingual learners and students with disabilities.

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may include:

• 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
• Education Background Check

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As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to support well-being.

The Minnesota Department of Education is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.

This posting reflects current information and is subject to change. For the latest details, refer to the official job posting.