Northwest

The Director of Special Education is responsible for the overall administration of special education programs.  Additional responsibilities include: supervision of the early intervention program, Limited English Proficiency program, and the School District Nurse.  The Director is also responsible for the student behavior policy and procedures; exercises supervision of vocational education programs; monitors District compliance with state and federal special education rules and regulations; and is the designated local education agency representative for designated federal programs.  The Director of Special Education may also be designated as the District representative to various community agencies/organizations and perform additional administrative duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

This position begins no later than July 1, 2018.

The Norman County West School Board is seeking an ideal candidate who: has a thorough knowledge of and successful experience in school district finance; has proven ability to work cooperatively with the School Board and provide options and recommendations; has a thorough knowledge of and successful experience in school district management practices; is familiar with state and federal education laws; and is a people person with proven abilities in human relations and communications. Previous experience as a superintendent is preferred, but not required.

The new superintendent (.5 FTE) begins work July 1, 2018, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Norman County West Public Schools district office is located in Hendrum, Minnesota.

Peter Jacobson, Board Chair
Norman County West Public Schools
West Elementary School
320 Main St. E., PO Box 39
Hendrum, MN 56550
701-799-8724, ext. 128
[email protected]

The Director of Curriculum & Administrative Services is responsible for the overall implementation of District curriculum; Federal Title programs; District and State assessments; Targeted Services programming; School Improvement process; World’s Best Workforce compliance; Q Comp implementation; and instructional staff development.  Additional responsibilities include: supervision of the Indian Education program and District staff development specialists.  The Director is also responsible for monitoring District compliance with state and federal Title rules and regulations and is the designated local education agency representative for designated federal programs.  The Director of Curriculum & Instruction may also be designated as the District representative to various community agencies/organizations and performs additional administrative duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

This position begins no later than July 1, 2018.