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Job Description / Duties

The Minnesota Department of Education’s Division of Statewide Testing has an opening in the area of science assessment. This position exists to provide direction, leadership, coordination and consultation to the Statewide Testing team and service to school districts to facilitate the assessment of state academic standards in science and serve as the state expert and primary resource for K-12 science assessment.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Minimum Qualifications:
*Three years of professional experience as a teacher, coordinator or administrator of science education programs with responsibilities which include the following:
**Knowledge of best practices in science assessment and instruction to assure development of valid, reliable assessments
**Program planning/evaluation, curriculum or staff development

OR
*Three years of professional experience in  large scale assessment including test development, item review processes and online assessment

Preferred Qualifications:
*Teaching licensure in science education
*Advanced degree or additional coursework in science education
*Teaching experience with general education students, English Learners and students with disabilities
*Program knowledge of Statewide Testing Assessment division and the Department of Education
*Experience with the Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Science

Additional Information

Job Opening ID: 23158
Education Specialist 2: Science Assessment Specialist
Location: Roseville, MN
Application period: April 23-May 8
More information about the job opening and to apply, go to:
https://tinyurl.com/y77ht4w3

If you are have trouble with the link above:
1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers
2. On the Job Search page enter the Job Opening ID number in the Keywords search box and click Search.
3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting.
4. If interested, click Apply.

Note: If you are unable to find the job opening it may no longer be posted. For assistance, contact the Job Information Line at: 651.259.3637

Salary: $59,592-$88,385 annually

Contact Information

Contact Dawn Cameron with questions about the position, dawn.cameron@state.mn.us or 651-582-8551.

Employer Profile

The Minnesota Department of Education works to help communities to measurably improve the well-being of children through programs that focus on education, community services, prevention, and the preparation of young people for the world of work.

The Statewide Testing division is responsible for: 1) measuring student performance on Minnesota’s Academic Standards and the WIDA English language development standards; 2) measuring the academic progress of students over time; and 3) providing Minnesota graduates a score related to career and college readiness. To accomplish this, we coordinate the development, administration, and reporting of the Minnesota statewide student assessment system. We provide information on testing calendars, alternate assessment requirements, and more.