About STMA Schools
We are a district that serves over 6,000 students and employs 725 employees in a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our district is comprised of one primary school for kindergarten students, three elementary schools for grades 1-4, two middle schools for grades 5-8, and one high school for grades 9-12. We also have a comprehensive and inclusive preschool program. 

Position Overview & Responsibilities
The STMA School District has a long term substitute position available this spring, creating a unique opportunity for applicants who have an interest in special education leadership at the early childhood and elementary level. The district currently employs two special education supervisors; one for ages Birth through elementary and one for secondary through age 21. Under the supervision of the Director of Special Services, the Special Education Supervisor manages the implementation of special education programming and continuously oversees staff and students in STMA District 885. The Special Education Supervisor plays a pivotal leadership role in creating & sustaining an effective environment conducive to the education for all learners. This responsibility is performed following District policy and State/Federal Laws.

Start date: approx. March 2022 - May 2022 
FTE: 1.0

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, manage and develop special education programs and related areas:
• Supervision & coordination of Elementary and ECSE programming (Birth through grade 4).
• Assist the Director of Special Services with budgeting for programs/buildings.
• Extended School Year organization and initial preparation. 
• Supervision, work assignment and management of the paraprofessional group districtwide.
• Collaborate with and work closely with the Director of Special Services and building principals in addressing special education licensed staff evaluations, hiring, and personnel actions.
• Organize and implement staff development opportunities for special education staff.
• Assist with the training & orientation of newly hired staff (i.e. teachers & paraprofessionals).
• Serve as the district representative at a variety of local, county, and state meetings, including IEP meetings for students placed out of district, meetings for non-public students, and IEIC.
• Assist with transportation and third-party billing activities.
• Work with transportation department when student discipline issues arise on bus routes.
• Guide and oversee child find and child study systems in District 885.
• Mediate conflicts within IEP teams and manage the dispute resolution process to assure compliance standards have been met.
• Aid licensed staff with due process related issues, including SpedForms questions.
• Assist the Director of Special Services with reviewing files, training staff, and organizing to help MDE monitoring (MNCIMP) run smoothly.

Requirements & Qualifications

A master's degree or higher in Special Education is required. In addition, a minimum of three years of experience as a licensed professional working in the field of special education is required and administrative experience preferred. A MN Special Education Administrative License and License from the Board of Teaching in a special education field is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The St. Michael-Albertville School District is an equal employment opportunity employer who applies veterans preference during hiring in accordance with applicable laws and district policy. The STMA District does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status or veteran status.