Indigenous Education Specialist - Education Consultant

• Working Title: Indigenous Education for All Specialist - Education Consultant 3

• Job Class: Education Consultant 3

• Agency: Education Department

• Job : 91629

• 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 : 02/25/2026

• Closing Date : 03/18/2026

• Bid Open : 02/25/2026

• Bid Close : 03/04/2026

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

• Division/Unit :
  Education-St Paul / American Indian Education

• Work Shift/Work Hours :
  Day Shift

• Days of Work :
  Monday - Friday

• Travel Required :
  Yes - up to 15%

• 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 ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
  700/) :
  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.

As the Indigenous Education Specialist with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), you will lead collaborative statewide initiatives to strengthen the capacity of Minnesota's schools so they can provide high quality Indigenous education. You will help districts to fully implement the standards through aligned instruction, curriculum, assessment, and professional development. the duties for this position will include:

• Working in partnership Tribal Nations and communities to develop curricular materials to implement Indigenous Education for all;

• Developing and maintaining a statewide system of training and support that helps districts implement curricular materials to fully implement the Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards as it relates to Indigenous Education through aligned instructions, curriculum, assessment, and professional development;

• Working with tribal governments to provide guidance on standards, graduation requirements, and related state policies.

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 an educator or providing guidance and expertise on K-12 Academic Standards

OR

A bachelor's or master's degree and four (4) years of professional experience as an educator or providing guidance and expertise on K-12 Academic Standards.

Experience must include:

• Experience leading Indigenous Education at a state, tribal or district level

• Classroom teaching experience at a district level

• Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Familiarity with Dakota and/or Ojibwe language

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.

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…