What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Coordinator position at New Millennium Academy?
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION
New Millennium Academy (NMA) is a Hmong charter school whose mission is to prepare learners for life, engage them in high academic achievement, and foster cultural pride and identity.
NMA’s vision is to develop global leaders who transform the world.
CULTURE OF LEARNING
NMA believes every scholar has the right to learn, engage, and grow in a healthy school environment. This means that NMA must foster a culture of learning that embraces every scholar’s strengths and explore ways to strengthen our relationships with our scholars and their families.
NMA is committed to building collaborative leadership and effective capacity between and among staff, parents, and scholars. This will only be accomplished by changing our behaviors and actions to better support our scholars and their families in achieving their academic goals. This means that any employees coming to NMA must share, understand, and implement this learning culture at all levels of the organization. With consistency, we can shift not only the behaviors of our staff but also our students and parents, who will be equally engaged in this learning culture.
NMA seeks a community that will optimistically and confidently abide by this culture of learning.
The core principles that drive this culture of learning are:
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Aiming for High Academic Achievement
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Embracing Cultural Pride and Identity
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Modeling the Way
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Understanding How Data Drives Decisions
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Having High Expectations
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Creating a Social-Emotional Learning Environment
JOB INFORMATION
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Job Title: |
Assistant Director of Special Education |
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Reports to: |
Special Education Director |
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Hours: |
40 hours a week – 12-month contract |
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Office Location: |
5105 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 |
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Salary Range: |
$60,000-$80,000/year |
JOB DESCRIPTION
Description The Assistant Director of Special Education collaborates with the Director of Special Education, Special Education teachers, educational assistants, service providers, IEP teams,and the principal to cultivate and sustain a culture of learning that meets the diverse needs of students, staff, and families. The Special Education Coordinator is responsible for leading, facilitating, coaching, and supervising Special Education personnel and programs; developing effective parent, teacher, and student communications; supporting, mentoring, and evaluating staff; and fostering teamwork between teachers, staff, and parents. The Assistant Director supervises Special Education teachers and support staff, as assigned.
Essential functions include the following:
? monitor and coach teachers in due process compliance following all state and federal requirements and laws
? monitor and coach teachers in the use of research-based, effective instructional strategies for students with disabilities
? use assessment data to drive the instructional cycle for students with disabilities
? monitor and provide feedback for Special Education program improvement
? direct ESY programming
? facilitate Special Education scheduling with teachers and educational assistants
? assist with the selection and implementation of Special Education instructional materials and curriculum
? analyze assessment data and develop plans to respond to available data for students with disabilities
? collaborate with the Director of Special Education to ensure due process and to meet the needs of students
? assist the principal in the supervision and evaluation of Special Education teachers and support staff
? assist the Director by interviewing teacher and paraprofessional candidates and recommending candidates for hire
? assist in the orientation of new Special Education staff members and the professional development of all staff
? facilitate NMA’s Special Education team meetings and NMA’s child-find process
? conduct parent and student meetings/listen and respond to parent concerns with sensitivity
? follow and enforce school policies and cooperate with social service agencies
? attend conferences, workshops, and meetings to learn current Special Education practices and educational trends
? perform duties as assigned by the principal
Required Competencies
? Masters degree in Special Education or related field require
? Current teaching licensure in Special Education or MN license in a related service area (such as Speech and Language Pathologist, Psychologist, etc.) required
? Extensive knowledge of Minnesota and Federal Special Education laws and regulations
? Extensive knowledge of all Due Process procedures and requirements
? Leadership experience
? Minnesota Special Education Director’s License preferred, or ability to obtain
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000