Special Education Program Administrator 196605

Special Education Program Administrator

Full-Time 12 months

Location:Blaine K-12

Provide leadership in developing vision implementation and planning for sustainability of the Special Education program through collaboration and alignment within school based programs and services. Provide effective collaboration with other administrators and staff as a member of the special education administrative leadership team. Provide direct support to assigned schools through planning organizing and managing of the special education services and programs.

Responsibilities and duties include: Collaborate with principals special education department leads special education staff and other pertinent staff the supervising special education director to ensure that all students assigned a special education program receive due process rights; interpret the school policies and programs for students staff parents and keep the supervising director of special education as to problems and concerns. Collaborate with principals special education department leads special education staff and the supervising special education director regarding development and implementation of special education and general education curriculum instruction and assessment and evidence based practices for students receiving special education services. Collect and maintain information for determination of staffing needs. Collaborate with principals to recruit interview and select new staff. Collaborate with principals with the supervision and performance evaluation of licensed staff paraeducators itinerant staff and program support staff. Supervision of staff training and professional learning systems; creating and maintaining system of various staff meetings and communications. Monitor special education due process procedures. Provide systems and training opportunities. Collaborate with principals in implementation of performance improvement plans and discipline when needed. Collaborate with principals and the supervising Director of Special Education in professional development opportunities for special education staff. Collect and maintain data for federal state and district-required special education reports. Monitor budget expenditures for special education programs with the support and assistance of the directors and accountants. Provide leadership and direction regarding conflict resolution for staff parents and students. Establish and monitor systems which assure application of entrance/exit criteria program curriculum and due process for students with disabilities. Provide technical assistance in the development of appropriate assessment and the individual program planning for specific students with disabilities. Provide program evaluation and participate on special education administration team and district committees. Collaborate with school certified staff and administration to support students/families in crisis situations. Coaching staff on due process functions while at the scheduled meeting (manifestations evaluation summary IEP meetings etc.) Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the supervising Director of Special Education.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires Director of Special Education License. Masters degree and special education administrative license. Hold or be eligible for MN teaching license or a MN related license service area (i.e. School Social Worker School Psychologist School Counselor). Understanding and direct leadership experience in special education. Understanding and related experience in collaborating special education programming. Knowledge of MN and Federal Special Education laws and rules related to due process. Experience and knowledge of special education and general education curriculum instruction and assessment. Experience and knowledge in special education literacy math and behavior interventions. Experience with dispute resolution. Effective collaboration skills including strong interpersonal communication organization and technology skills. Ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups in a variety of settings with persons of diverse backgrounds. Ability to maintain regular attendance which includes completing as assigned day.

Preferred Qualifications: Special Education administration experience preferred. Leadership experience supporting Elementary Schools is preferred.

Salary: $112893 and up DOQ plus generous benefits package. View additional terms and benefits here.

Start Date: ASAP.

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Applicants must attach a letter of application and a current resume describing qualifications for this position along with a minimum of three letters of recommendation.