Special Education Coordinator - Minnesota Connections Academy

Position Summary And Responsibilities

• Assists department and MNCA leadership with monitoring compliance with special education due process requirements; staff caseloads; paraprofessional assignments; continuum of services; child find; child count; and program planning
• Manages the oversight of due process timelines and records
• Provides due process assistance and guidance to special education teachers
• Serves as district representative at IEP meetings
• Facilitates grade band meetings
• Coaching and modeling to support implementation of academic and social/emotional/behavioral strategies
• Aids administrators with paraprofessional and teacher evaluations
• Communicates effectively verbally, and in writing; in person, and online, with parents, school staff and representatives of outside agencies and organizations on special education topics
• Promotes and exudes positive climate, establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships to facilitate a culturally proficient school system
• Aids the Director of Special Education in analyzing, developing and modifying special education programs to meet the needs of students
• Supports and leads continuous improvement efforts at the school and organizational level
• Conducts interviews for prospective special education teachers, case managers, and support staff to evaluate qualifications, experience, and fit for the school’s programs
• Collaborates with leadership to select the most suitable candidates
• Organizes and assigns case managers to student caseloads, creates class sections, and ensures balanced distribution of responsibilities
• Maintains assignments to maintain efficiency and effective student support

Requirements

• Minnesota Director of Special Education licensure preferred
• Minnesota teacher certification or Minnesota 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)