Special Education Coordinator - Minnesota Connections Academy

Position Summary And Responsibilities

Working remotely from their home office, the Special Education Coordinator helps lead due process, coaching, instruction, student support, and staff evaluation. The Coordinator will help lead the management of the Special Education Department and will be a point of contact for families of students with disabilities.

• 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
• Oversees special education staff by meeting regularly with individuals to collaborate, create shared understanding, and problem-solve
• 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)