Assistant Director of Special Services

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• Position Type:
  Administrator/ Assistant Director of Special Services
• Date Posted:
  10/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Districtwide

WELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district.

We are the only school district in Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IBContinuum to students in pre-K to grade 12. As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world.
Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential
The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes ...

• In the value of diversity and inclusion in enriching the educational experience of all students.
• All students feel valued andhave a sense of belonging.
• All learners have the right to a quality education.
• All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment.
• All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society.

Job Title:
Assistant Director of Special Services

Work Schedule and/or FTE: 1.0

Bargaining Unit:
Individual contract

Salary Range:
Individual contract,$115,000 - $140,000/yr, depending on experience

Desired

Start Date:

ASAP

Job Summary:
Supports the special education programs across all schools; assists with the other programs including but not limited to Section 504, non-public schools, Indian Education; and other Programs.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental job duties:

• Serves as the district's Assistant Special Education Director:
  • Assists with program organization, staff supervision, budget, staff development, staffing, and evaluation.
  • Work with the district staff to align special education curriculum and interventions with district curriculum
• Assists with District 504 Coordination
  • Assures compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Works closely with the finance department to monitor billing and coding of special services.
• Assists with the cooperative Indian Education program and responsible for communication with the other districts in the cooperative program (Columbia Heights and Spring Lake Park).
• Assists with nonpublic schools within the district's boundaries.
  • Monitors and maintains records on students attending nonpublic schools, home schools, along with any accompanying funding.
• Assists with student health services.
  • Works with school nurses to assure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding school health programs.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS (Specific training or job experience required before appointment)

• Valid Special Education Director license with 2 to 4 years of experiences. Knowledge of principles and practices of administration, and supervision. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff, administration, parents and students. Ability to understand, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Knowledge of general accounting budget and business functions.

PHYSICAL…