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Director of Special Education

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Director of Special Education

Position Purpose:
The Director of Special Education provides ongoing leadership, coordination, and oversight of the provision of special education services in compliance with state and federal special education laws. The Director of Special Education is responsible for ensuring that students with disabilities have access to free and appropriate education programs in the least restrictive environment. Furthermore, the Director of Special Education defines and champions change initiatives, organizational strategies, and effective practices aligned with the mission of SCRED.

Essential Duties:

  • Professional Learning
    • Develop the vision for the professional learning program in collaboration with the SCRED Services Coordination Team to ensure alignment with SCRED goals and messaging across service areas
    • Facilitate professional learning in alignment with SCRED’s vision, using effective adult learning strategies on a variety of topics, including due process, special education programming, section 504, and MTSS implementation
    • Convey consistent messaging across SCRED and its member districts to provide clear guidance and critical updates and promote ongoing professional learning
    • Direct the creation of resources and guidance to enhance professional learning and/or provide guidance to member district staff
    • Facilitate and/or participate in various stakeholder meetings, work groups, and networking opportunities
  • Consultation & Collaboration
    • Provide comprehensive and consistent technical assistance on legal and regulatory compliance in the areas of special education, Section 504, and MTSS
    • Consult with Special Services Supervisors and/or school teams regarding challenging student cases and parental disagreements
    • Serve as the lead liaison between SCRED, its member districts, and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
    • Lead teams through, and participate in, alternative dispute resolution activities with the MDE, as appropriate
  • Administrative Processes
    • Administer the Total Special Education System (TSES) for SCRED and each of its member districts
    • Develop and maintain special education guidelines related to various special education processes
    • Implement the Continuous Improvement Monitoring Process (CIMP) cycle
    • Oversee the implementation of procedures related to child find and child count
    • Ensure proper data collection for the Special Education Data Reporting Application (SEDRA) for SCRED and its member districts
    • Lead SCRED and its member districts through the State’s special education compliance monitoring processes
    • Respond to complaints and due process hearing requests filed with the MDE
    • Ensure the implementation of Extended School Year programs in collaboration with Special Services Supervisors and district administrators
  • System-Level Coordination
    • Facilitate SCRED’s Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC), on behalf of all member districts
    • Develop, direct, and provide ongoing leadership, coordination, and oversight of special services programming across SCRED and its member districts
    • Oversee SCRED student programs
    • Support the implementation of MTSS within district(s) of assignment to meet the needs of all students
    • Ensure the implementation of Extended School Year (ESY) programs in collaboration with Special Services Supervisors and district administrators
    • Direct the evaluation of special services programming and student outcomes as part of a continuous improvement process
  • Business Functions
    • Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate the performance of designated education district positions
    • Anticipate member district needs and creates ongoing feedback mechanisms; identify and champion opportunities for the development and implementation of new services
    • Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including board members, administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, students, parents, community members, and other educational partners
    • Assist the Executive Director and Business Manager in the preparation and monitoring of the SCRED budget, including making recommendations for staffing and services based on stakeholder needs
    • Maintain accurate records for the schools, including state reports, student records, and personnel records
    • Monitor and coordinate Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) processes
  • Other Duties as Assigned

School Psychologist, Long-Term Substitute, 1.0 FTE

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Date Posted: April 8, 2025
Position Title: School Psychologist, 1.0 FTE
Assignment Location: To be determined
Hours per Day: 8
Schedule: September 22 through December 31st
Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience
Other compensation: Mileage reimbursement for business-related travel based on current IRS standard business mileage rate

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The School Psychologist is responsible for conducting diagnostic assessments and evaluations to determine special education eligibility and collaborates with all key individuals to determine eligibility and level of service need. The School psychologist provides direct and/or indirect support and interventions to students, consults with teachers, families, and other school-employed professionals to improve support strategies, works with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborates with community providers to coordinate needed services. Through their work, school psychologists help MAWSECO member districts successfully implement a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework in order to: improve academic achievement, promote positive behavior and mental health, support diverse learners, create safe, positive school climates, strengthen family-school partnerships, improve school-wide assessment and accountability, and monitor individual student progress in academics and behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in Minnesota as a School Psychologist
  • Preferred: Nationally Certified School Psychologist
  • School Psychologist Interns are encouraged to apply
  • Requires a MN driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility

ABOUT MAWSECO:
MAWSECO is an agency of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford) that have joined together to provide services in the area of special education. The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services, and support to its seven-member school districts’ staff, students and families as well as other agencies/districts that purchase its services. The MAWSECO central office is located in Howard Lake, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud.

HOW TO APPLY:
Meeker and Wright Special Ed Coop #938 utilizes an online application system. Please visit the site to apply:  https://www.applitrack.com/mawseco/OnlineApp/
If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sullivan at (612) 417-6491 or email at: [email protected]

POSITION QUESTIONS:
Contact Melissa Hanson, Executive Director by phone (320) 543-1122 or email at: [email protected]

MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer

Education Specialist

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Summary/Objective
The Education Specialist is responsible for coordinating student programs/conferences/competitions, creating and facilitating educational networks, and developing and implementing other educational training. The Education Specialist will support a variety of students, support staff, and educators. For the upcoming year, this role will support the following programs/services: Sr. High Knowledge Bowl, SPED Pipeline grant, Para Educator assessment, and Central Minnesota Librarians, and others as assigned.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Plan, develop, and implement engaging, age-appropriate student programs & competitions, aligning with state standards
  2. Design, plan, and facilitate teacher training and educational networks for a variety of educational professionals
  3. Communicate with schools, teachers, presenters, and volunteers representing a variety of ages and backgrounds in a timely and effective manner
  4. Develop and cultivate relationships with current and prospective program partners and other organizations
  5. Support quality programming through effective communication, program monitoring, and evaluation
  6. Perform additional tasks and special projects on an as-needed basis
  7. Offer excellent customer service to our members, customers, partners, and staff
  8. Maintain knowledge of research and developments within education
  9. Other duties as assigned

Competencies

  1. Experience within a K-12 education setting
  2. Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices within education
  3. Proficient in the use of G-Suite applications and online learning platforms
  4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  5. Creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  6. Effective written and verbal communication skills
  7. Ability to work effectively and efficiently, individually and as a team member
  8. Ability to show initiative in resolving problems
  9. Ability to assume responsibility, be well organized, execute initiatives from directives, and approved self-initiatives
  10. Ability to build open, honest, and trustworthy relationships with people of various personality styles and behaviors – internally and externally
  11. Ability to function cooperatively as a member of the Resource team
  12. Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and customer service-based manner at all times.
  13. Proficiency in adapting to new software and digital tools
  14. Experience with group facilitation
  15. Ability to adapt to and work with a variety of school contexts

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in elementary or secondary education
Current Minnesota teaching license
Minimum of five years of teaching experience
Valid MN Driver’s License

Environment & Physical Demands
This role operates in a hybrid office environment, requiring standard office tasks such as using computers and phones, and frequent travel to schools for on-site support and coaching. The position may also involve setting up and tearing down for events, including lifting up to 30 lbs., and standing or carrying items for short distances as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This 11-month (Aug. 1-June 30) position’s working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Regular travel to schools, educational events, and occasional events outside of typical work hours is expected.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary and Benefits
The starting salary for this position is $81,874.77

Benefits include:
● Health insurance with premiums 100% paid by the agency for single coverage or 80% paid by the agency for family coverage.
● Dental insurance with single or family premiums paid 100% by Resource.
● Disability & Life insurance with premiums paid 100% by Resource.
● PERA/TRA retirement plan contributions
● Generous vacation, sick, and holidays

Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator

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Qualifications/Experience:

MN Special Education Teaching License required, with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education preferred, Master’s degree and MN Administrative license preferred, Minnesota K-12 Principal or Special Education Director’s License preferred.

Successful background check required.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed:

Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to engage diverse stakeholders. Expertise in early childhood, special education regulations, compliance, data analysis, and program evaluation. Ability to independently and collaboratively problem-solve, facilitate meetings, and foster inclusive engagement. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse populations, ensuring inclusive and productive engagement across different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self discipline and honesty.

 

Specific Tasks:

The Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator (ECSE) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating early childhood special education services for children ages birth to five. This role involves ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, providing leadership for high-quality, developmentally appropriate services, and working collaboratively with district leaders, educators, contracted providers, and families to promote inclusive practices. Key tasks include ensuring effective early intervention services, fostering relationships between families, educators, and community partners, conducting early identification of students’ needs, assessing program effectiveness, and promoting long-term academic success for young children with disabilities. The ECSE Coordinator also works to innovate and enhance ECSE programming while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. Other duties as assigned. See the job description for additional information.

 

Hours Per Day:
200-210 days per year depending on licensure
As per agreement

Benefit eligible position: health, dental, and optical insurance, supplemental insurance available, long-term disability coverage, district-paid life insurance policy, retirement plan, sick days, vacation days, holidays, and more!  

Elementary Principal

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Qualifications/Experience:

Master’s degree with coursework in education, teaching, administration, or related experience working in a school, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minnesota K-12 Principal License.

MN Teaching License.

Prior special education teaching or other related experience preferred.

Successful background check required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed:

Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques used in administering and supervising programs in a school; excellent written and oral communication; ability to motivate and inspire others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, students, teachers, support staff, and community members.

Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self discipline and honesty.

 

Specific Tasks:

Provide leadership to create a comprehensive and innovative educational environment tailored to the unique needs of each student, as well as overseeing the building’s operations. Key tasks involve developing and maintaining an effective educational program that adheres to state and federal guidelines, serving as a mentor, coach, and leader for both staff and students, and ensuring the enforcement of student management and discipline policies. Additionally, the role focuses on promoting health, safety, and the overall welfare of students to foster a positive learning culture. See the job description for additional information.

Hours Per Day:
220 days per year
As per agreement

Benefit eligible position: health, dental, and optical insurance, supplemental insurance available, long-term disability coverage, district-paid life insurance policy, retirement plan, sick days, vacation days, holidays, and more!  

School Psychologist

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School Psychologist
**$5,000 signing bonus provided**

Position Location: Rush City School District (Pre-k through Grade 12)

Position Purpose    
School psychologists provide direct and/or indirect support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. Through their work, school psychologists help SCRED member districts and buildings successfully implement a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework in order to: improve academic achievement, promote positive behavior and mental health, support diverse learners, create safe, positive school climates, strengthen family-school partnerships, improve school-wide assessment and accountability, and monitor individual student progress in academics and behavior.

Essential Duties

  • MTSS Implementation
    • Promote and assist in effective and efficient school-wide implementation of an MTSS framework for both academics and social emotional learning, in partnership with building administrators and teams
    • Facilitate the problem solving team (PST) in each building, ensuring that each PST is:
      • using standard data for decision making
      • defining problems in observable and measurable terms
      • collecting sufficient information for intervention planning
      • developing detailed intervention plans
      • evaluating integrity of implementation
      • supporting classroom teachers or interventionists in data collection activities
      • graphing intervention effectiveness
    • Participate in various data team meetings within each building
    • Provide consultation to parents and/or teachers regarding social emotional learning and/or academic difficulties, utilizing the SCRED 5-step problem-solving model: Problem Identification, Problem Analysis, Plan Development, Plan Implementation, and Plan Evaluation
    • Assist in conducting needs assessments to support various resource allocation and/or programming decisions

Special Education Leadership

  • Facilitate Student Support Team (SST) meetings
  • Attend special education department meetings
  • Serve as a liaison between SCRED and its member districts, in promotion of a positive, collaborative culture
  • Provide consultation on special education due process to staff and parents
  • Assist in the improvement of special education services (e.g., program evaluation, evaluation/service process, resource allocation, transitions), under the direction of SCRED Administration and the principal
  • Facilitate the child find process by assisting in responding to referrals for initial special education evaluations for students suspected of having disabilities
  • Assist in coordinating the reevaluation process for students receiving special education and related services
  • Administer and interpret intellectual ability tests, social behavior assessments, and adaptive assessments as part of comprehensive evaluations for current and potential special education students when necessary
  • Assist in the planning process for the provision of Extended School Year (ESY) services in building(s)/district of assignment
  • Assist with facilitating transition planning, including attending IEP meetings (as needed) for children moving from ECSE programs to kindergarten, elementary to secondary, or between buildings and programs
  • Support special education staff in reviewing progress monitoring data on IEP goals and designing appropriate interventions
  • Assist with state compliance review activities, including the implementation of any resulting corrective action plans
  • Serve as an active member of the SCRED Implementation Team (I-Team)
  • Plan and implement professional learning opportunities at SCRED and building(s)/district of assignment

Academic Assessment and Services

  • Support building-wide academic screening processes
  • Complete diagnostic assessments in reading, math and written expression, as deemed appropriate by the Problem Solving Team or Student Support Team
  • Develop, implement and monitor the fidelity of academic interventions, as requested
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with child find requirements related to the implementation of Scientific Research-Based Interventions

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Assessment and Services

  • Provide direct SEL services to individuals, small groups, classrooms or school-wide, as requested
  • Provide direct counseling services to individuals or groups, as requested
  • Complete mental health screenings and assist students,  families, and school staff in determining appropriate mental health supports, both internally and through outside agencies
  • Complete function-based behavior assessments (FBAs), when deemed appropriate by the Problem Solving Team or Student Support Team
  • Assist in the development of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), in collaboration with special education staff to write Behavior Support Plans, and track BSPs data with integrity checks
  • Gather and organize data to assist teams in making manifestation determination, when needed
  • Provide behavior consultation services to general education and special education staff

Crisis Response Services

  • Facilitate crisis response procedures and participate in the school’s crisis team at the discretion of the building principal
  • Provide consultation in crisis prevention and response
  • Complete student risk assessments when necessary
  • Assist in completing student threat assessment activities when necessary
  • Provide an immediate response to students, families, and school staff in crisis situations and determine when a referral to an outside agency is needed

Other Duties

  • Perform other duties as assigned