MSAD Assistant Director

Working Title: MSAD Assistant Director
Job Class: Institution Educational Supervisor
Agency: Mn State Academies

• Job ID: 94037
• Location: Faribault
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/06/2026
• Closing Date: 05/18/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-MMA
• Division/Unit: Minnesota State Academies / MSAD Teachers
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $39.54 - $59.07 / hourly
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

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 is a twelve-month (year-round) full-time position at the Minnesota State Academies in Faribault, Minnesota.   

The Assistant Director of the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) collaborates and supports the Director in management of MSAD's administration, operations, strategic planning, hiring/personnel issues, communication, budgetary needs and requirements, and coordination of services and instruction for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf blind students, including those with additional learning and physical needs. The MSAD assistant director also supports compliance with the students' Individual Education Programs.  Specific duties and responsibilities will be delegated by the MSAD Director.

Main Responsibilities include:

• Supporting partnerships with schools for the deaf nationwide; state agencies, other educational institutions; school districts and cities statewide; and other residential educational facilities to maximize the Academy's access to best practices in education of the deaf/hard of hearing/deafblind children
• Collaborating with administrative team and educational staff to formulate and implement strategic plans to extend and improve education for D/HH/DB children
• Supporting development, implementation, and support for curricular and instructional changes to ensure high expectations and high-quality educational experiences for our students
• Supporting the Board of MSA in carrying out the policies and annual school goals, including regular reports and information sharing
• Collaborating with the MSA Instructional Leadership Team to establish appropriate instructional programming that provides high quality instruction to students who are deaf,  hard -of-hearing, blind, visually-impaired, and/or deaf-blind in order to help them progress academically and socially through the implementation of MSA's educational program and components of each student’s Individual Education Program (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working with Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind students in a school environment serving ECE-Grade 12
• Teacher Licensure (current or previously held) in D/HH education is required. (Candidates must be able to obtain or renew Minnesota D/HH teacher licensure at the time of hire)
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in implementation of educational programs, curriculum, and assessment for children of all ages (Birth-22), including the ability to share information about educational approaches, programming, curriculum, and IEP procedures with MSA stakeholder groups 
• Extensive knowledge and skills in working with children who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deafblind
• Advanced ASL Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education; Educational leadership, or a related field 
• Two years of successful experience supervising educational staff (teachers, paraprofessionals, support services professionals) in a school setting.
• State of Minnesota Principal Licensure or Willingness to obtain Principal Licensure. (Candidates must enroll in Principal Licensure coursework within the first 12 months of employment and complete principal licensure within 3 years)
• In-depth knowledge and skills in best practices regarding instruction, classroom management, assessment and instruction, and educational programming specific to deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind students.
• Thorough knowledge of academic and residential programs for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deaf blind children, including extracurricular activities and training/professional development opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and be able to sit, stand and walk throughout the workday

Additional Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check within the past 12 months