Special Education Teachers

Position Title: Assistant Director of Special Education / Principal of Special Education

Assignment Location: New Location, Inver Grove Heights, MN overseeing the Therapeutic Education Alternative (TEA) Program

Hours per Day: 8.0

Schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2018

Contract Length: 12-month continuing contract

Salary: Per Assistant Director / Principal contract
POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education, the Assistant Director/Principal for Intermediate School District 917’s Federal Setting IV Special Education programs directs the implementation of special education programming, district policies, and curriculum, and continuously oversees staff and students. The Assistant Director / Principal plays a vital role in providing leadership to create and sustain a consistent, safe environment conducive to education. In this role, one helps lead, model, and encourage respect, communication, and competency. This role is performed following District policy and State/Federal Laws.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide overall direction of the program personnel and students for daily operations.
Provide supervision, evaluation, and support for staff.
Coordinate student intake process for assigned programs with member districts and others seeking services.
Complete discipline paperwork, contact and notify necessary authorities for incidents.
Facilitate activities for student learning and staff professional development.
Perform continuous program improvement.
Develop and maintain budgets and staffing for assigned program, which consists of recruitment, interviews, and evaluation of staff.
Primary liaison between site, other schools, students and families for due process behavioral or other needs.
Facilitate meetings and provide training to a variety of staff specific to the functions of the program.
Consult, communicate, and work cooperatively with teams to provide appropriate programming for students and maintain a positive work environment for all.
Comply with School Board policies and administrative practices, including those procedures outlined in the staff and student handbooks.
Provide physical site management to maintain safety of all students, staff, and the environment.
Utilize data to inform programming decisions and planning for staff and student success.
Use flexible thinking and adaptability to address student needs and respond calmly during crisis situations, when necessary.
Other duties, as assigned.

Assignment Location: Various locations across Dakota County, MN as part of ISD 917’s Itinerant program, which includes the services of Audiology, Physical Therapy, Vision, Physical Health Disabilities, and Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Hours per Day: 8.0

Schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, following the assigned school calendar

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2018

Contract Length: 2018 – 2019 school year, 225 day continuing contract including 10 paid holidays

Salary: As negotiated
POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director/Principal, the Dean for Intermediate School District 917’s Special Education programs assists with the administrative duties of school operations, providing leadership, supervision and implementation of district policies, curriculum, instructional programs, and staff performance. The Dean plays a vital role in providing a consistent, safe environment conducive to education. In this role, one helps lead, model, and encourage respect, communication, and competency. Professionalism, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach are essential when working in an environment with students receiving special education services to ensure their safety and growth and in order to help them understand and exhibit appropriate behaviors at school and in the community. The Dean will be stepping into a team environment daily, where collaboration, communication, and adaptability are key to the success of the individual, the team, and the success of the students. This role is performed following District policy and State/Federal Laws.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide overall direction of the program personnel and students for daily operations in the absence of the assistant director/principal.
Provide supervision, evaluation, and support for staff.
Complete discipline paperwork, contact and notify necessary authorities for incidents.
Create, coordinate, and maintain master schedule of classrooms, courses, and groups for the year.
Assist assistant director/principal with budget preparation and staffing.
Primary liaison between site, other schools, students, and families for due process behavioral or other needs.
Facilitate meetings and provide training to a variety of staff specific to the functions of the program.
Consult, communicate, and work cooperatively with teams to provide appropriate programming for students and maintain a positive work environment for all.
Comply with School Board policies and administrative practices, including those procedures outlined in the staff and student handbooks.
Help to maintain safety of all students and the environment.
Utilize data to inform programming decisions and planning for staff and student success.
Use flexible thinking and adaptability to address student needs and respond calmly during crisis situations, when necessary.
Other duties, as assigned.