Mn State Academies for the Deaf & Blind
Job Summary
This is an 11-month per year position. The work schedule follows the school calendar with the addition of some dates in August and June.
Days of Work: Monday-Friday
Travel Required: just between campuses which are 1 mile from one another
Assist the Special Education Director in adhering to the standards provided by the Minnesota Department of Education regarding compliance with all due process documentation.
Coordinate all aspects of Special Education Due Process
Provide ongoing support for student programs to ensure high quality educational instruction.
Consult with building staff on student needs in order to prevent and address problems/issues.
Arrange regular meetings with staff at individual schools for problem solving and for staff development in order to meet staff needs.
Report to the Director of Student Support Services in regard to major issues.
Attending IEP and interagency meetings, and conciliation or mediation conferences as appropriate.
Support School District administration in staff evaluation regarding due process per School District procedures.
Assist in the assessment of staff workloads and makes recommendations for change when needed.
Collaborate with building directors on the provision of services consistent with School District and building philosophy as well as State and Federal rules in order to maintain compliance with required regulations and procedures.
Monitor instructional practice and documentation consistent with State and Federal rules so that the School District complies with these.
Other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications (all must be verifiable on the resume before being passed onto the hiring supervisor for review to interview)
Possession of a current and valid Minnesota Teaching Special Education Teaching License upon hire.
2 years verifiable experience working in a special education position writing of student IFSPs and/or IEPs.
Experience in leadership and due process paperwork requirements.
Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand written policies, procedures, and education plans and to maintain records and documentation.
Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide feedback to staff regarding due process.
Ability to perform emergency procedures and personal safety techniques.
Preferred Qualifications (not needed but if applicant has them they need to be verifiable on resume)
Experience and background teaching deaf/hard of hearing and/or blind/visually impaired students.
Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL)
Salary/Benefits
Salary Range: $26.72 - $44.88/hourly
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 215 - Residential Schools Education
FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
District Application Guidelines
Posting is open to apply for on 6/22/2022
Posting closing 7/6/2022
To apply for the Due Process Coordinator position you must go to:
https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/
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