Working Title: Special Education Research, Practices & Implementation Supervisor - Educ Supv

Job Class: Education Supervisor

Agency: Education Department

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/10/2024

• Closing Date : 05/30/2024

• Bid Open : 05/10/2024

• Bid Close : 05/17/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Special Education

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $41.71 - $59.72 / hourly; $87,090 - $124,695 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• 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 basis.

• Work Location : Minneapolis

• 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 MMA who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 14, Filling of Positions, 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.

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

As the Special Education Research, Practices & Implementation Supervisor in the Special Education division, you will supervise, facilitate and support:

• Multi-dimensional aspects of statewide planning, implementation, and evaluation of special education programs and services in Minnesota as they relate to the district level planning and implementation of evidence-based practices and continuous improvement;

• Coordination of improvement strategies and results-based work to improve outcomes for students with disabilities within the context of general education instruction, including coordination with Elementary and Secondary Education Act and other school and districtwide plans and efforts affecting students with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

6 years of professional experience in Special Education

OR

A bachelor's or master's degree and 5 years of professional experience in Special Education

Experience must include:

• Supervisory or lead experience

• Knowledge and experience in behavioral supports and interventions

• Knowledge and experience in reading instruction and interventions

• Knowledge and experience in mathematics instruction and interventions

• Knowledge and experience in selection, installation and implementation of evidence-based practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing and evaluating school or district improvement plans

• At least 5 years of experience in designing and implementing continuous improvements processes

• Experience in Implementation Science, including evaluating capacity and fidelity of practice implementation

• At least 5 years of experience as part of a leadership team overseeing implementation of an evidence-based practice in a specific school, district, region or state

• Knowledge and experience implementing multi-tiered systems of support, including evaluation of capacity and fidelity of implementation

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

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.