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Minnesota Director of Special Education – Educ Dir Finance Reform & Acct

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Leading for educational excellence and equity. Every day for everyone. The Minnesota Department of Education serves a wide and diverse range of customers: approximately 850,000 K-12 students and their families; 118,000 young children participating in a variety of early learning programs including Head Start and ECFE; 82,000 adult learners participating in adult education programs including GED and citizenship programs; Minnesota’s 339 school districts, 165 charter schools, and over 52,000 licensed teachers.

MDE Values:

Collaboration- Partner and serve for the greater good.

Leadership- Take ownership and responsibility.

Equity- Innovate for justice, fairness and inclusion.

  • Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
  • Date Posted: 07/29/2022
  • Closing Date: 08/18/2022
  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Education Department / MDE-CO-Managerial
  • Division/Unit: Education-St Paul / Off of Student Support Svcs
  • Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
  • Days of Work: M-F
  • Travel Required: No
  • Salary Range: $45.58 – $65.26/hourly; $95,171 – $136,262/annually
  • Classified Status: Classified
  • Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 – Manager/Unrep
  • FLSA Status: Exempt – Executive
  • Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes

Job Summary

As the Director of Special Education, you will manage and direct activities for the entire state to ensure equitable access to appropriate special education programming for students birth through 21 with disabilities statewide. You will lead the state’s work to improve outcomes for these students, and will lead and direct policy development and implementation so that special education activities occur consistently within the State of Minnesota.

Key duties include:

– Providing leadership, direction, technical assistance and information through key statewide leadership and policy development;

– Developing vision, direction, guiding principles, strategic plans, and work priorities that will improve outcomes for students with disabilities and their families;

– Directing the management of federal laws to ensure that MDE’s vision, policies, and services accurately reflect the mission, goals, and objectives of federal laws;

– Providing management, supervision, leadership, and direction to Special Education program staff.

Minimum Qualifications

7 years of professional experience managing special education programming

OR

A bachelor’s or master’s degree and 6 years of professional experience managing special education programming

Experience must include:

Direct experience in a supervisor or manager role with direct staff oversight

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with special education curriculum, specialized instruction, the Individuals with Disabilities education Act, and special education statutes and rules,  comprehensive individual assessment, and school improvement strategies;

Experience with legislative processes;

Experience with budget preparation;

Experience as a Director of Special Education at a school district and/or Director of Special Education administrative licensure;

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Kelsey Baumann at [email protected] or 651/582-8550.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance you need.

Executive Search Specialist

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The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1920. We are located in St. Peter, Minnesota. MSBA prides itself as being a “Go-To” education association by providing workshops, resources, services, and connections designed to help school boards save time, reduce expenses, govern efficiently, and stay inspired.

Position

MSBA is seeking an Executive Search Specialist (.75 FTE) to join the Executive Search Team. This position has a hybrid working model; it requires some evening hours.

Primary Responsibilities

The Executive Search Specialist will collaborate with the Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search to:

  • Facilitate executive search services for school districts.
  • Help school districts in the areas of executive search, superintendent evaluation, and board/superintendent relations.
  • Support services and programs in the areas of school board/superintendent relations and school board governance.
  • Present at conferences, workshops, and in-district meetings.
  • Facilitate handling requests for information.
  • Interact with individuals at all levels of the Association and members.

Qualifications

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated presentation, project management, and time management skills.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgement, demonstrate flexibility, and prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; virtual meeting platforms; and survey software.

Knowledge of public education and Minnesota employment-related laws and experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion related programs is desirable.

Why you will love working at MSBA

  • Hybrid working model (combination of remote, on-site in St. Peter, and in-district).
  • Starting salary, $38,000 and up, dependent on qualifications.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with match.
  • Benefits package that includes the following options: medical, dental, vision, and more.
  • Paid time off.
  • Casual office attire, except for meetings and events.
  • Being part of a collaborative environment where everyone pulls together to make every project a success.

Ready to apply?

Interested candidates please submit the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Current resume
  • One current letter of recommendation
  • Names and contact information for three references

Send materials to:

Amy Taylor

1900 W. Jefferson Ave

St. Peter, MN  56082

or [email protected] 

Hiring schedule

  • Closing date – open until filled.

Initial review of applications will begin August 11, 2022.

  • Commence work – to be determined.

Please direct questions to:

Amy Taylor ([email protected] or phone: 507-934-8140)

Website: www.mnmsba.org

MSBA is an equal opportunity employer

K-5 Renaissance Teacher

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NLA is seeking a licensed elementary education staff member to provide a variety of engaging and high-quality offerings to K-5 elementary students. These offerings could be in the areas of computer literacy, art, handwriting, musical activities, creative writing or any other age-appropriate units or lessons.

Position ideals:

– Develop rich multidisciplinary units grounded in the arts and paired with other content area skills.

– A focus on student creative production and performance

– Multisensory experiences

Who are we?
– NLA serves grades K-12 with an average class size of 18 students. Each grade level is capped at 3 sections of 22 students to maintain small class sizes. The school is a 3-time High-Quality Charter School designee by MDE (2018, 2019, 2020) and has a new K-8 building that opened in fall of 2019.

Please apply at www.northlakesacademy.org/employment or contact Cam Stottler ([email protected]) or call 651-797-6266 with questions.

Special Education Teacher

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Benton-Stearns Education District-Full-Time Special Education Teachers-Setting IV

The Benton-Stearns Education District #6383 is seeking qualified applicants for full time (1.0) teaching positions for our Setting IV and residential programs for the 2022-23 School Year.  We have programs located in the Minnesota communities of Cold Spring, Sartell, and Sauk Rapids.  We have a variety of teaching positions available.

At Benton Stearns, we serve students from our 6 member districts of: Foley, Holdingford, Kimball, Rocori, Sartell, and Sauk Rapids-Rice.  Students in our programs have been referred to us by their home districts due to needing extra support not available in the general education setting.  Our programs support students with a variety of disabilities and significant social, emotional, and academic learning challenges in grades kindergarten to twelve plus. During their time at Benton-Stearns, students learn life, social, and academic skills with the goal of reintegrating back to their home schools. We are relationship based and use positive supports to increase motivation and decrease unexpected behaviors.  We offer small class sizes with low adult to student ratios.  Case management typically ranges from 6-10 students. 

Applicants should have the ability and skills to work with high needs students. These positions will be responsible for development of positive behavioral interventions, classroom curriculum, case management and due process. The candidate will be expected to communicate effectively with parents, students, district staff, social workers, probation officers and co-workers.

School Psychologist

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Benton-Stearns Education District #6383, located in central MN, is accepting applications for a full time licensed school psychologist(s).   Applicants seeking a school psychologist internship placement are also welcome to apply and will be considered for this position.  Applicants seeking part-time employment are also encouraged to apply.

Benton-Stearns Education District is located in Central MN and serves six member districts including: Foley, Holdingford, Kimball, ROCORI, Sauk Rapids-Rice and Sartell-St. Stephen.  The position exists to support schools in their effort to proactively intervene with students through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and to conduct educational evaluations. School Psychologists support students’ learning, social development, and mental and behavioral health using problem solving, assessment, data-based decision-making, and the delivery of evidenced-based interventions.

Our school psychologists are an integral part of site level teams.  Ongoing collaboration with school staff, special education supervisors, and members of our school psychology team are a critical part of your role.

Special Education Supervisor

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Benton-Stearns Education District is seeking to add a special education supervisor to our team. Benton-Stearns Education District serves six member districts in central MN, including Foley, Holdingford, Kimball, ROCORI, Sauk Rapids-Rice, and Sartell-St. Stephen. BSED supports our member district with 2 Setting IV facilities and provides educational services at the Grafton Residential Facility located in Cold Spring, MN.

The Special Education Supervisor will be a member of the BSED Leadership team and will report to the Executive Director. Additional duties may be assigned outside of the primary assignment including program monitoring, staff development, and member district support in areas of expertise.