Manager of Special Education - Minnesota Connections Academy

Position Summary And Responsibilities

Working from your home or our office in St. Paul, Minnesota, the Manager of Special Education leads state reporting, special education compliance, special education instruction, delivery of services, and data management.

• Act as the Instructional Leader for the special education department of about 50 staff
• Oversee Special Education Compliance Data to ensure full compliance
• Assist with any audit reviews and family complaints
• Collaborate with Pearson Virtual Schools and MTCS to ensure full support for MNCA students
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that MNCA resources are best utilized for MNCA students
• Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members
• Manage and supervise a team of 12-15 special education staff, including conducting regular one-on-one meetings, supporting professional development, managing time (ex. Paid-time off requests), collaborating with members of the school leadership team to drive school mission, vision and culture
• Understand the requirements for and assist the state testing team to facilitate the administration of all district testing
• Aid with the enrollment process including requesting appropriate paperwork and assuring all documents needed are obtained
• Aid with the hiring and onboarding process of special education teachers and staff
• Aid with IEP organization, implementation, and management
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• MN Director of Special Education licensure required
• MN teacher certification or MN related service certification (social worker, speech language pathologist, etc)
• 3+ years of Educational Leadership Experience
• Experience with multi-categorical disabilities across all grade levels
• Experience providing transitional skills and opportunities for students with disabilities
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• High degree of flexibility
• Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)

Pay

The anticipated starting salary for Minnesota-based individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $100,000 - $112,000 per year.

Benefits

Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers/benefits.