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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">From:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> Petrie, Garrett (MDE) <<a href="mailto:garrett.petrie@state.mn.us">garrett.petrie@state.mn.us</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, November 14, 2025 1:00 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Dohnalik, Diane (MDE) <<a href="mailto:Diane.Dohnalik@state.mn.us">Diane.Dohnalik@state.mn.us</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Now Hiring: Deaf and Hard of Hearing State Specialist Education Consultant 3
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<p class="elementtoproof"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Dear colleagues,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce the following opportunity:
<u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://careers.mn.gov/psp/mnjob/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=90240&PostingSeq=1&languageCd=ENG"><span style="color:#467886">Deaf and
Hard of Hearing State Specialist Education Consultant 3</span></a></span></u>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Job Summary</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">As the Deaf and Hard of Hearing State Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), you will provide educational support and guidance to Minnesota's broader communities, with a
concentration on students with disabilities, including low incidence disabilities and a specific focus on students who are deaf and hard of hearing, deafblind or with other disabilities associated with hearing loss.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Minimum Qualifications</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Five (5) years of professional experience as a licensed teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">OR</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A bachelor's or master's degree and four (4) years of professional experience as a licensed teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Preferred Qualifications</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Extensive knowledge of and experience with educational programming for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or have hearing-related
disabilities.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Demonstrated leadership in implementing and interpreting special education policy and practice, including a strong understanding of the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 and relevant Minnesota state requirements.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Proven ability to collaborate effectively with community members and organizations, including school districts, interagency teams, families
and advocacy organizations, to ensure a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience representing an organization or agency in public forums, workgroups or cross-agency
initiativesespecially in roles that require aligning work with strategic plans or statewide initiatives.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This position is
<u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/"><span style="color:#467886">Connect 700 program eligible for applicants with disabilities</span></a></span></u> and includes consideration
for <u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/veterans/"><span style="color:#467886">veteran status</span></a></span></u>.</span>
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Instructions for applicants seeking consideration under these programs are provided in the job posting.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If you have questions about the position or the application process, contact Kate Elling at
<u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="mailto:katherine.elling@state.mn.us"><span style="color:#467886">katherine.elling@state.mn.us</span></a></span></u> or 651-582-8558.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Please share this opportunity with your networks to help us reach a strong and diverse pool of candidates. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together
and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Thanks so much!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">- Garrett</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#003865">Garrett Petrie</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#003865">Workforce and Low Incidence Disabilities (WLI) Unit</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#003865">Special Education Division</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#003865">651-582-8396 |
</span><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue"><a href="mailto:garrett.petrie@state.mn.us">garrett.petrie@state.mn.us</a></span></u><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#003865">Minnesota Department of Education</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#003865">400 NE Stinson Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55413</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue"><a href="https://education.mn.gov/">education.mn.gov</a></span></u><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><img border="0" width="240" height="57" style="width:2.5in;height:.5916in" id="x_Picture_x0020_310157442" src="cid:image001.png@01DC548B.96307E20" alt="Minnesota Department of Education"></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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