Minnesota Department of Education

The communities of Stephen and Argyle give a lot to the students of Stephen-Argyle Elementary School, and the students, teachers and staff give right back to their communities as often as possible. Stephen-Argyle Elementary School was named a 2023 Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Department of Education. Read about their Blue Ribbon School story at our agency blog at https://lnkd.in/ggwEbHhE

Join MDE as an Educator Workforce Consultant - Education Consultant 3   Salary Range: $37.98 - $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 / annually In this position, you will coordinate state efforts to design and implement programs - including but not limited to Minnesota's Grow Your Own grant - dedicated to the recruitment, diversification and retention of Minnesota's teacher workforce, so that districts, charter schools, teacher preparation programs, PELSB, and others implement effective state policies and grant programs that lead to all children having equitable access to a diverse and excellent teacher workforce. Duties will include: - Research, develop, support, facilitate and assess teacher recruitment and retention strategies so that state agencies implement policies and practices to address teacher shortages; - Develop, execute, manage, and monitor Minnesota's Grow Your Own grant and other grants so that grants are awarded equitably, evaluated regularly so that program support and oversight lead to successful grant implementation; and - Develop relationships with external partner groups including but not limited to educators, professional organizations and state agencies, and community groups so that educator and community voices are reflected in the work of the position. To apply; click on the link below and search for job ID 78491 https://lnkd.in/gVh_GVAY Applications will end on 08/07/2024

Support Specialist - State Program Administrator Salary Range: $31.57 - $46.82 / hourly; $65,918 - $97,760 / annually As the Investigations Support Specialist in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) within the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), you will provide professional administrative and office support, case management process development and support, and technical assistance to the newly established Special Investigative Unit (SIU) and the existing Student Maltreatment Program (SMP). Duties will include: -Assist in development and management of the SIU and SMP intake assessment and investigation processes of highly sensitive and complex reports and complaints; -Develop processes for, maintain the data integrity of, and complete data entry in multiple case management systems; -Establish, draft and implement program procedures; -Comply with statutory requirements under the new OIG statute and the SMP program; -Communicate program functions and authority with internal staff and external constituents. To apply; click on the link below and search for job ID 78410 https://lnkd.in/g675p9tB Applications will end on 08/07/2024

Auditor Principal Position Salary Range: $31.57 - $46.82 / hourly; $65,918 - $97,760 / annually The purpose of this position is to guarantee that local education agencies (LEAs) and the Department of Education adhere to relevant statutes, policies, procedures, department directives, Minnesota Automated Reporting Student System (MARSS) reporting standards, and accounting practices. This is achieved by performing intricate audits of financial, staff, and student data, as well as assessments of programs involving state aid and levy programs overseen by the department. To apply; click on the link below and search for job ID 76483 https://lnkd.in/gAFabjYH Applications will end on 08/05/2024

Federal Restrictive Procedures and Maltreatment Reduction Grant funding is available to local education agencies for the purpose of implementing positive behavior supports in order to reduce the rates of restrictive procedure use with students with disabilities and/or reduce the maltreatment of students with disabilities. Learn more and apply by Aug. 2 at https://lnkd.in/gik8Gwfx

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education, but with great power comes greater responsibility. We list some guiding principles for responsible AI use in education at our Artificial Intelligence in Education page at https://lnkd.in/gg65V8Xn 

Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student Success (COMPASS), our support system for schools, now offers support for all districts, charter schools and Tribal schools throughout the state. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gZMQBjeW

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Center is offering trainings on restorative practices during the month of August for people who work in education, offer restorative justice/practices and otherwise support youth. Trainings are being offered at MDE and in Virginia, Minnesota. Register for Restorative Circle and Chats Trainings at https://lnkd.in/gtBBxz8C. Restorative practices is an approach schools can use to improve school climate and repair harm, based in the knowledge and worldview of many Indigenous cultures and communities of color.

206 schools and community organizations in Minnesota will provide meals and snacks at about 836 meal sites across the state this summer through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program. https://lnkd.in/gb6njeVn

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Blog interviewed Early Childhood Specialist Olivia Christensen on the transition to kindergarten. Olivia supports kindergarten and early elementary initiatives at Minnesota Department of Education. Read the article to learn more about Olivia! https://lnkd.in/dnFEigxC