Director, Special Education Programs- (Portfolio of Schools

Position: Director, Special Education Programs- (Portfolio of Schools)
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Job Title:

Director, Special Education Programs- (Portfolio of Schools) and

Requisition r: 104541

Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit: Special Ed Department )

Site:
Davis Center (0001)

FTE: 1.0 FTE, 52 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: MAAS(43)

Functional Area:

Administrative

Salary Range:
Grade 76 Step 1;

- Grade 76 Step 10;

Benefits:
Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

Minneapolis Public Schools is seeking a strong instructional leader with knowledge and experience in urban education to serve as Director of Special Education Programs for a portfolio of schools. The primary responsibilities of the position include programs and services for Resource students, D/HH, B/VI and assistive technology. The highly qualified candidate integrates equity, diversity and inclusion into all aspects of student learning.

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, directs a variety of Special Education (SE) Programs to meet the needs of MPS students; assures SE students are meeting defined learning standards, and SE programs are in compliance with Federal, state, and local laws, and MPS regulations and policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Directs Special Education (SE) Programs to meet community needs and deliver high quality SE learning programs; assures MPS is in compliance with state and Federal regulations, and provides a safe and healthy learning environment for SE students.

* Provides leadership, supervision and accountability for a wide variety of SE Programs serving students with disabilities; manages and coordinates the work of SE Administrators, Teachers, Therapists, Interpreters, Facilitators, and other professional and administrative staff; develops and monitors teacher competency standards, and tracks student achievement trends.

* Directs a variety of SE programs; interprets and enforces policies and procedures, and assures the consistent interpretation and application of Federal, state and MPS rules and regulations.

* Manages staff, develops priorities, and assigns tasks and projects; develops staff skills, evaluates performance, and trains staff on SE programs, policies and strategies; coordinates the training and cross-training of MPS staff on SE issues, collaboration, and conflict resolution.

* Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve schedules, priorities, workload, critical concerns and technical issues; assures that appropriate services are provided, and goals are defined and achieved.

* Directs SE Program operations; assures the District is providing effective and efficient SE programs, and SE students are meeting Federal, state and regional learning standards.

* Directs the development of solutions for SE issues; monitors and evaluates SE work groups, and assures that the services and work products meet quality and safety standards.

* Develops action plans and metrics, analyzes operational results, and assures the effective allocation and utilization of resources; manages contracts for special services.

* Directs strategic planning and needs assessments; identifies staffing and program needs and priorities.

* Manages budgets and expenditures; reviews and approves grant applications, reports, purchases and payments, according to established accounting practices, district policies and state laws.

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