Non-Exclusionary Discipline Specialist - Education Consultant 3
State of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Working Title: Non-Exclusionary Discipline Specialist - Education Consultant 3
Job Class: Education Consultant 3
Agency: Education Department
Job ID
: 93337
Location
: Minneapolis
Telework Eligible
: Yes - Up to 50%
Full/Part Time
: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
: Limited
Who May Apply
: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted
: 04/17/2026
Closing Date
: 05/08/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
: Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
Division/Unit
: Education-St Paul / EDI Safe & Supportive Schools
Work Shift/Work Hours
: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work
: Monday - Friday
Travel Required
: Yes - traveling to schools for coaching and support as well as traveling for presentations.
Salary Range:
$38.55 - $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 - $119,746 / annually
Classified Status
: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union
: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date
: 06/17/2027
FLSA Status
: Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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.
In this position, you will serve as the Non-Exclusionary Discipline Specialist in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 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. In this position, you will provide education leadership, program development, training, consultation and resources to support district leaders, school administrators, discipline teams, student support staff and lead teachers to increase the use of non-exclusionary discipline practices across Minnesota.
You will:
Provide expertise, technical assistance and coaching to district and school leaders to make strategic changes in discipline procedures, policies, systems, and practices with an emphasis on non-exclusionary discipline grantees, to ensure equitable and nondiscriminatory practices;
Research, plan, develop, facilitate, and evaluate large-scale professional learning, professional networking opportunities, and implementation activities that are designed to develop, improve, and support district and school staff to make strategic changes in discipline policies, procedures, systems, and practices through increased access to quality networking and professional development opportunities;
Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive evaluation plan, including the design and application of evaluation tools and processes to measure effectiveness and outcomes of training, technical assistance, and activities of the non-exclusionary discipline grant.
Telework
This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.
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.
5 years of professional experience in a K-12, social work or counselor role
OR
A bachelor's or master's degree and 4 years of professional experience in a K-12, social work or counselor role
Experience must include:
Providing training or consultation to educators on cultural competency, discipline and/or diversity/equity/inclusion topics.
Preferred Qualifications
Education leadership experience as a director or administrator level or 5 years experience leading or implementing discipline policies and practices;
Advanced degree in education, school social work, school counseling or a related field.
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 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.
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.
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Job Class: Education Consultant 3
Agency: Education Department
Job ID
: 93337
Location
: Minneapolis
Telework Eligible
: Yes - Up to 50%
Full/Part Time
: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
: Limited
Who May Apply
: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted
: 04/17/2026
Closing Date
: 05/08/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
: Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
Division/Unit
: Education-St Paul / EDI Safe & Supportive Schools
Work Shift/Work Hours
: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work
: Monday - Friday
Travel Required
: Yes - traveling to schools for coaching and support as well as traveling for presentations.
Salary Range:
$38.55 - $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 - $119,746 / annually
Classified Status
: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union
: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date
: 06/17/2027
FLSA Status
: Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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.
In this position, you will serve as the Non-Exclusionary Discipline Specialist in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 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. In this position, you will provide education leadership, program development, training, consultation and resources to support district leaders, school administrators, discipline teams, student support staff and lead teachers to increase the use of non-exclusionary discipline practices across Minnesota.
You will:
Provide expertise, technical assistance and coaching to district and school leaders to make strategic changes in discipline procedures, policies, systems, and practices with an emphasis on non-exclusionary discipline grantees, to ensure equitable and nondiscriminatory practices;
Research, plan, develop, facilitate, and evaluate large-scale professional learning, professional networking opportunities, and implementation activities that are designed to develop, improve, and support district and school staff to make strategic changes in discipline policies, procedures, systems, and practices through increased access to quality networking and professional development opportunities;
Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive evaluation plan, including the design and application of evaluation tools and processes to measure effectiveness and outcomes of training, technical assistance, and activities of the non-exclusionary discipline grant.
Telework
This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.
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.
5 years of professional experience in a K-12, social work or counselor role
OR
A bachelor's or master's degree and 4 years of professional experience in a K-12, social work or counselor role
Experience must include:
Providing training or consultation to educators on cultural competency, discipline and/or diversity/equity/inclusion topics.
Preferred Qualifications
Education leadership experience as a director or administrator level or 5 years experience leading or implementing discipline policies and practices;
Advanced degree in education, school social work, school counseling or a related field.
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 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.
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.
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