Indigenous Education Specialist - Education Consultant

Job Summary

Working Title:

Indigenous Education for All Specialist - Education Consultant 3

Job Class:
Education Consultant 3

• Job
• 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:
  Yes

• Partner with Tribal Nations and communities to develop curricular materials to implement Indigenous Education across Minnesota.
• Develop and maintain a statewide system of training and support to help districts align instruction, curriculum, assessment, and professional development with Indigenous Education standards.
• Collaborate with tribal governments to provide guidance on standards, graduation requirements, and related state policies.

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 such experience.

Experience must include:

• 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, which may include the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (for 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.

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Contact:
Kate Elling, katherine.elling.us, 651‑582‑8558.

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related disabilities), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.