Special Education Principal​/Manager

Final date to receive applications:
Sunday November 8, 2026

This position is 1.0 FTE position, serving South Campus Education Center. Starting salary is based on years of experience. This position is fully benefit eligible, please  to review the full contract and benefits offered.

Nature of Work

Incumbents are responsible for directing and overseeing all school operations, including the development, implementation, revision, and review of school policies and procedures; overseeing and approving the operational budget and spending; collaborating with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives; and developing partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified educational needs.

Typical Class Responsibilities

• Oversees daily school operations to include: providing instructional leadership; developing student behavior standards and guidelines; developing, implementing, revising, and reviewing policies and procedures; developing mission statements; establishing performance goals and objectives; providing oversight for the safety and security within the school environment; and developing partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations.
• Supervises staff at an assigned school to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Directs and monitors the operational budgets including establishing preliminary and final budgets; administering assigned budgets; and monitoring site expenditures.
• Establishes, monitors, and enforces comprehensive student behavioral and discipline programs, ensuring consistency in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, working closely with students, teachers, staff, and parents.
• Ensures school site adherence and compatibility with District goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives; and sets the climate on issues related to applicable initiatives and policies.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, which may include:
  District meetings, parent or guardian conferences, special education briefings, staff and/or committee meetings, staff development sessions, and/or other related meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Training and Experience Requirements

Master's degree in Educational Administration and 2 years of experience in special education administration.

Licensure Requirements

Licensed or the ability to obtain a license as a Director of Special Education issued from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board and a teaching license in a special education field (K-12).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a Federal Setting III or IV special education setting. Experience in the following areas: leading and developing staff in equity work, restorative practices, and trauma informed practices; MTSS framework pertaining to academic and behavioral supports; and building and maintaining a healthy and positive school culture amongst staff and students.

Knowledge Requirements

• Supervisory principles and practices
• Education administration principles and practices
• Performance evaluation principles and practices
• Strategic planning principles
• Policy and procedure development principles and practices
• Curriculum development
• Classroom management principles and practices
• Instructional methods and practices
• Proactive behavior management
• Program and service development and management
• Budgeting principles
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Recor…