**Working Title: COMPASS Tier 1 Evaluator - Education Consultant 2** **Job Class: Education Consultant 2** **Agency: Education Department** + **Job ID** : 80680 + **Location** : Minneapolis + **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. + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 10/25/2024 + **Closing Date** : 11/15/2024 + **Bid Open** : 10/25/2024 + **Bid Close** : 11/01/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Education-St Paul / Data Practices and Analytics + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + 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. As the COMPASS Tier 1 Evaluator in the Data Practices and Analytics division at the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), you will lead the development and implementation of evaluation activities for Minnesota's COMPASS statewide system of support. Duties will include: + Develop and conduct a comprehensive evaluation for the Tier 1 (Core) level of support provided to districts, charter schools and tribal schools through the COMPASS statewide system of support aligned within the MnMTSS framework; + Provide technical assistance and training to build data-driven decision-making and needs assessment capacity for the COMPASS program personnel and the Minnesota Service Cooperatives to improve education data literacy, use, analysis, and program evaluation efforts; + Support evaluation efforts for the Tier 3 level of support provided to schools and districts prioritized for additional support by the North Star Accountability System; + Work collaboratively to align the COMPASS and READ Act program evaluation systems. **Minimum Qualifications** 4 years of professional experience in data management, analysis or program evaluation OR A bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in data management, analysis or program evaluation **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience working on complex systems-change valuations and/or cost-benefit analysis evaluations in an applied policy context + Experience working in or in collaboration with K-12 schools and districts with multifaceted quantitative and qualitative data related to student outcomes and educational systems-change + Evidence of ability to analyze large data sets, synthesize literature, create data visualizations, present results, and write reports + Experience with data analysis software and related statistical programming languages such as, but not limited to, SQL, R, STATA, Tableau, PowerBI, or others + Evidence of ability to manage and organize data to ensure quality, efficiency, and utility + Knowledge of educational policy, multi-tiered systems of support, continuous improvement, culturally responsive instructions, and teacher professional development **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.