Special Education Integration Specialist, TOSA, 2025-2026 School Year

Special Education Integration Specialist, TOSA , 2025-2026 School Year

Job ID: 6557
Position Type:

Special Education Teaching/District Wide

Date Posted:
6/25/2025

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
07/01/2025

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number. Candidates applying no later than July 11, 2025, will receive first consideration; position will remain open until filled.

Duty Days Per Year: 186 (prorated from start date)

Hours Per Day: 8

Type of Position: Full time

Salary: Per Teachers Work Agreement
$48,166 – $89,645 depending on licensure, education, and years of experience.

Supervisor: Deb Parson, Director of Student Services

Position Description: Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, the Special Education Integration Specialist is responsible for integrating new platforms and curricula related to special education in our schools. This includes researching and identifying the district’s special education curricula and platform needs, creating training materials, providing in-person training to staff, and coordinating with the IT department for problem-solving.

Qualifications:   Must hold a valid Minnesota Special Education Teacher License.
At least 3 years of Experience in Special Education teaching or related field is highly preferred.

Job Duties:

• Oversee the secure transfer and retrieval of electronic student files, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Act as the central support resource for all inquiries and troubleshooting related to Special Education (SPED) forms, addressing questions and providing solutions for staff.
• Regularly revise and manage the content of Special Education manuals and online resources to reflect updated policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Create and document standardized processes for all tasks related to handling, submitting, and managing SPED forms, ensuring clarity and consistency across the department.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to ensure that staff and educators are proficient in using SPED forms and fully understand procedural guidelines.
• Administer the setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of software modules within the SPED forms system to ensure functionality and efficiency.
• Work closely with the IT department to diagnose and troubleshoot data import issues, ensuring seamless integration of student information into SPED systems.
• Generate, review, and manage administrative reports that track and summarize Special Education data, providing insights for department leadership.
• Engage with the Foundations team to align Special Education services with broader educational initiatives, promoting collaboration and consistency.
• Offer in-person and virtual support to case managers and building personnel, assisting with technical, procedural, or operational challenges.
• Take on various other tasks as directed by supervisors, contributing to the team’s overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Job Description:  Special Education Integration Specialist, TOSA

Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• TRA (Pension Plan): 7.75% employee contribution and 8.75% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Personal Paid Days
• HSA- Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution
• HCSP- Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contribution
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

District Information: St. Francis Area Schools – ISD #15 is located in northern Anoka County and southern Isanti County. We are a 45 minute drive from Minneapolis and a great traffic-free drive from every direction. We are a rural/suburban district, covering 165 square miles. Our buildings include an early childhood family center, three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and other non-traditional secondary programs. Our school district annually educates more than 4,100 students.

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.