Special Education Funding Specialist - Education Finance Consultant 3

Working Title: Special Education Funding Specialist - Education Finance Consultant 3

Job Class: Education Finance Consultant 3

Agency: Education Department

• Job ID : 97828

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Up to 50%

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to bidders and all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 10/29/2026

• Date Posted : 10/22/2026

• Closing Date : 11/12/2026

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

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

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,834 / 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 AND you must email [email protected] with your intent to bid.

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.

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.

As a Special Education Funding Specialist, you will support Minnesota’s special education finance system by calculating and validating state aid, reviewing ADSIS budgets, maintaining key data systems, preparing the Cross Subsidy Report, and ensuring accurate, compliant funding processes. You will also provide training and technical assistance to districts, analyze financial data to inform policy decisions, and contribute to statewide efforts that strengthen and sustain special education services for students with disabilities.

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.

Four years of public finance policy administration, development, or analysis experience at the federal, state, regional or local level, where at least one year must involve;

• Responsibility for providing direct assistance to local agencies with special education finance, or financing and fiscal operation for K-12 programs at a federal, state or regional agency OR

• Responsibility for budgeting and fiscal operation at a K-12 school/district providing special education and related services

A degree in educational administration, finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, business administration, public affairs, accounting or closely related field substitutes for a Doctorate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience; Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience; and an Associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing special education funding

• Working knowledge of UFARS, MARSS, SEDRA, ADSIS and ACTE-SpEd as it relates to special education

• Experience in large, complex database management, including design specifications, query and analysis

• Proficiency in developing funding calculations models using SPSS, or similar software, and Microsoft Excel at a high level

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.