Education Equity Specialist - Education Consultant 3

Minnesota Department of Education; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Pension plan

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Education seeks an Education Equity Specialist (Education Consultant 3) to identify and eliminate barriers to racism and to transform education systems toward equitable access and outcomes.

You will develop and facilitate professional development for agency staff and external partners, lead conversations, and align actions with statewide equity goals, with hybrid telework up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience developing or leading equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within organizations.
• Experience developing and facilitating anti-racist, anti-bias and/or culturally responsive professional development.
• Experience coaching leaders and/or educators for the advancement of equity, diversity and/or inclusion efforts.
• Experience leading a project team or committees.

Skills

Equity & inclusion leadership

Anti-racist PD facilitation

Coaching for equity

Diversity strategy

Project leadership

Education

Doctorate degree substitution

Master's degree substitution

Bachelor's degree substitution

Associate's degree substitution

Job description

Working Title: Education Equity Specialist - Education Consultant 3

Job Class: Education Consultant 3

Agency: Education Department

• Job ID: 95873
• Location: Minneapolis
• Telework Eligible: Yes - Up to 50%
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to bidders and all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 09/08/26
• Date Posted: 09/01/2026
• Closing Date: 09/22/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Education-St Paul / Affirmitive Action
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: 25%
• Salary Range: $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,834 / 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

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 AND you must email [e-mail] with your intent to bid.

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 an Education Equity Specialist you will provide support to agency staff to identify and eliminate structural and institutional barriers of racism while transforming education systems to provide all students with equitable access and outcomes, without exception. You will develop and facilitate professional development and other growth experiences for agency staff and external partners to identify, interrupt and transform barriers to equity and inclusion. The Education Equity Specialist will engage agency staff in conversations and action planning to ensure high levels of learning and implementation across the agency and statewide.

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 experience developing or leading equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within organizations.

Experience must include:

• Experience developing and facilitating anti-racist, anti-bias and/or culturally responsive professional development.
• Experience coaching leaders and/or educators for the advancement of equity, diversity and/or inclusion efforts.
• Experience creating equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance and/or resources.
• Experience leading a project team or committees.

A Doctorate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience; Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience; and an Associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting equity, diversity, or inclusion program and needs assessments and evaluations.
• Experience leading or supporting organizational change management initiatives.
• Experience leading or implementing education equity policies and practices that advance equity, diversity, and inclusion programming.
• Experience building strong relationships with schools, districts, and/or charters, and community partners.

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

Veterans

To be considered with Veteran's Status, you MUST indicate this on your application and submit a copy of your DD-214 form and other required documentation to [e-mail] by the closing date.

Recently Separated Veterans (RSV): Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview.

Certain Disabled Veterans: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a non-competitive basis.

See the above links for criteria and eligibility

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well‑being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies

based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

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