Closing Date:
03/06/2024 WELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district. We are the only school district in Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IB Continuum to students in pre-K to grade 12. As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world.
Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential.
The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes ...

• In the value of diversity and inclusion in enriching the educational experience of all students.
• All students feel valued and have a sense of belonging.
• All learners have the right to a quality education.
• All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment.
• All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society.

Job: Special Education Coordinator
This postion is for the 2024-2025 school year, starting 7/1/2024. There are three positions available district-wide.
FTE: 1.0

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of special education laws, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities using academic data to ensure students are making progress
• Analyze academic and behavioral data to identify areas of strength and need for students with disabilities and provide recommendations for intervention and support
• Collaborate with the special education team in the development and implementation of IEPs, ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines.
• Provide coaching and feedback to special education teachers and staff on effective instructional strategies, data collection, and progress monitoring
• Work in collaboration with building administrators to build student schedules that align with IEP services and needs.
• Allocate building caseloads at the beginning of the school year and also throughout the year as students move into the district.
• Coordinate and monitor the provision of appropriate services and accommodations for students with special needs
• Collaborate with general education teachers and other stakeholders to promote inclusive practices and ensure the successful integration of students with special needs in the general education setting.
• Provide guidance and support to teachers and other staff members on best practices for working with students with special needs.
• Collect and analyze data related to student progress and program effectiveness, making recommendations for program improvements as necessary.
• Facilitate communication between parents, teachers, and other stakeholders to ensure a collaborative and supportive environment for students with special needs.
• Collaborate with district personnel to ensure proper allocation of resources, including staff, materials, and assistive technology.
• Stay up-to-date with current research and best practices in the field of special education, attending professional development opportunities and sharing knowledge with staff.
• Provide coaching and feedback to special education teachers and staff on effective instructional strategies, data collection, and progress monitoring
• Collaborate with general education teachers and staff to provide accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities in the classroom and during assessments
• Analyze academic and behavioral data to identify areas of strength and need for students with disabilities and provide recommendations for intervention and support
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations related to special education, such as IDEA, Section 504 and ESSA.
• Communicate and coordinate with parents, administrators, and outside agencies regarding the needs and services of students with disabilities

Qualifications:

• Hold a master's degree from a college or university that is accredited
• Minnesota Department of Education Director of Special Education or K-12 Principal License
• 5 years working as a special education teacher

Diversity:
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fridley Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Fridley Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Salary: Individual Contract
Application Procedure: Apply online
Attention Application Materials to: Laura Seifert-Hertling, Director of Special Services