Working Title: Restorative Practices Consultant - Education Consultant 3

Job Class: Education Consultant 3

Agency: Education Department

• Job ID : 80830

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/09/2024

• Closing Date : 10/30/2024

• Bid Open Date: 10/09/2024

• Bid Close Date: 10/16/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / EDI Safe & Supportive Schools

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $37.98 - $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• 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 is looking for innovative professionals, with a strong equity lens, who will help to guide districts towards implementing restorative practices. This work will include providing educational leadership, program development, training, consultation, and resources to support district leaders, school administrators, discipline teams, and student support staff and lead teachers to increase their use of restorative practices across Minnesota. This work will be focused on enhancing the capacity of schools to rigorously assess their current discipline system and help them to make changes in policies, systems, and practices that align with the schools goals for discipline and student support as a key strategy for addressing racial disparities indiscipline.

In this position, you will serve as the Restorative Practices Consultant in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Center. The EDI Center's mission is to advance the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to create the conditions for building authentic cross-cultural communities where harm is eliminated, and every person's humanity is acknowledged and valued.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires four (4) years of Professional experience in K-12 education

OR

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

Experience must include:

Professional experience in K-12 education

Leading Restorative Practices programming, projects, or activities

Providing training or consultation to educators on cultural competency, restorative practices, discipline, and/or diversity/equity/inclusion topics

Preferred Qualifications

Community engagement with diverse populations experience.

Experience administering education grants

Experience providing training or consultation to educators on restorative practices topics

Experience leading or implementing trauma-informed practices

Experience with anti-bias and anti-racist principles, practices, and strategies.

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.