Physical Education Specialist – Education Consultant 3 Full Time

Working Title: Physical Education Specialist – Education Consultant 3

Job Class: Education Consultant 3

Agency: Education Department

Job ID : 93402

Location : Minneapolis

Telework Eligible : Yes – up to 50%

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 04/20/2026

Closing Date : 05/11/2026

Bid Open: 04/20/2026

Bid Close: 04/27/2026

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

Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / AcadStndrs&InstrnlEffectivII

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday – Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $38.55 – $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 – $119,746 / 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 (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 a Physical Education Specialist, you will serve as Minnesota’s statewide expert in standards-based physical education, leading initiatives that strengthen the capacity of schools to deliver high-quality instruction, curriculum, assessment, and professional development. You will build and maintain a comprehensive statewide system of training and support-using digital learning tools, professional development, and cross-agency collaboration-to ensure all students receive rigorous, equitable physical education aligned to Minnesota’s K-12 Academic Standards so all students are prepared for postsecondary and career success.

You will also facilitate the state’s physical education standards review, support rulemaking processes, ensuring that revised standards reflect best practices and comply with state and federal law. In this role, you will provide guidance on policy, graduation requirements, and represent MDE on committees and partnerships. Success in this position requires deep content expertise, strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to lead complex statewide initiatives that advance high-quality, standards-based physical education in Minnesota.

As the Physical Education Standards Specialist, you will also:

Focus on equity,

Engage in continuous improvement,

Assist instructional leaders with innovative ways,

Create a collective and in-depth shared understanding of the partnership,

Support educators with Physical Education implementation across all disciplines,

Provide Technical Assistance to educators within a formative assessment system,

Develop and maintain a statewide system of training and support for districts in the implementation of Physical Education Standards,

Support PELSB K-12 Physical Education licensure review to ensure standards reflect best-practices in Physical Education, and

Analyze data to inform policies and practices related to standards-based education.

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.

This position requires:

Five (5) years of combined professional experience as a Physical Education teacher and Administrator of Physical education programs within an education setting; a master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.

A K-12 teaching license in Physical Education or related K-12 licensure that is or was current within the last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience administrating physical education programs at the state or district level,

Experience teaching academic standards in Physical Education to all students, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities (specifically Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education – DAPE),

Experience in standards revision process,

Experience developing and facilitating professional development for educators,

Experience with large scale of Project Management, and

A master’s degree or doctorate degree in Physical Education

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

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.