POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Special Education is responsible for providing leadership to member districts in implementing and maintaining Special Education programs and services in conformity with district, state, and federal objectives and laws. Duties involve the leadership and oversight of special education staff, program development, program evaluation, fiscal/budget administration of special needs programming, and oversight of due process and compliance requirements for MAWSECO member districts.

Essential duties outlined below are intended as “representative” examples of the level, nature, and decision-making expectation of positions assigned to this classification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides direction, support, and consultation to MAWSECO member districts in collaboration with the Executive Director and Special Education Supervisors.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with legal requirements and due process procedures.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities for all MAWSECO staff directly supervised.
• Monitors, analyzes, supports, and makes recommendations in the area of resource management.
• Assumes leadership roles as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SPECIALIZED SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE

• Laws, rules, statutes and guidelines related to special education programming and requirements
• Knowledge of medical assistance requirements, eligibility requirements and service requirements
• Instructional and intervention strategies, concepts, principles, methods, best practices and trends dealing with issues of child development, special education and instructional methods and resources
• Knowledge of conflict resolution strategies and behavioral interventions
• Knowledge of health and safety rules, regulations and requirements
• Cooperative policies and procedures in the area of budgeting, human resources, and general administrative policies, procedures, and operations
• State reporting and funding requirements for special service programs
• Knowledge of resources, service alternatives and options available to children with special needs
• Fundamentals of management and supervisory principles, standards and practices

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Planning, organizing, developing, implementing and evaluating instructional and special education programs and services
• Interpreting and applying mandated laws, rules, regulations and guidelines consistent with the intent and purpose of the legislative requirements
• Skilled in classroom management
• Organizational planning and conflict resolution
• Presentational skills
• Delegating, evaluating, and supervising licensed instructional staff in assigned program areas
• Skilled in evaluating staff, staff development, coaching and leadership
• Organizing and presenting complex concepts, issues and ideas to the public, staff and member districts in an understandable manner
• Monitoring and ensuring due process policies, procedures, documentation and reporting requirements
• Recommending and administering budgetary and purchasing requirements for assigned areas of responsibility
• Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with parents, students, staff, administrators, providers, MN Department of Education, and member district staff over instructional needs, curriculum, due process, services, concerns or problems of the students and/or assigned programs. Communication skills require persuasion, negotiation, and management skills in resolving conflicts confronting assigned program areas of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Special Education/Administration or closely related field and at least 5 years management and leadership experience in the areas of special education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires State of MN Administrative Licensure as a Director of Special Education.
• Requires a valid MN driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $109,440.35 - $113,140.03 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Howard Lake, MN 55349: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person