This is a full time position effective for the 2018-19 school year. This position serves as the District designated Homeless Liaison (McKinney Vento) and Foster Care Point of Contact
Northwest
Director of Special Education – Part time
Indigo Education is a nonprofit organization that is driven by service, leadership, and integrity.
As a member of the Indigo Education team, the Director of Special Education will provide programmatic and financial oversight of the School’s special education programs.
Currently, the majority of Indigo Education’s clients are charter schools. Individuals successful in this role are ethical, organized, and exhibit the ability to work independently and within a group structure. Indigo Education seeks candidates who are highly motivated and demonstrate the initiative necessary to improve the educational programming for students with disabilities throughout Minnesota.
Essential Functions:
Diligently execute the Statement of Assurances and uphold the Code of Ethics for School Administrators (MN Rule 3512.5200).
Assist contracted schools in complying with federal and state rules/regulations pertaining to students with disabilities.
Collaborate with school staff members to monitor programs regarding compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and guidelines pertaining to special education as mandated by the state of Minnesota and federal government.
Provide training and mentoring to teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals regarding broad and specific concepts in the field of special education.
Maintain knowledge of legal and ethical requirements related to the special education programs.
Ensure that adequate educational structure is in place to meet the emotional, physical and cognitive needs of learners with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Oversee special education expenditures and revenue and third party reimbursement as requested by contracted schools.
Facilitate meetings pertaining to student specific and district level meetings.
Participate in local, state, and regional special education meetings as necessary.
Interpret and complete, in a timely manner, special education applications and other essential forms as -required by the state and federal government.
Other job-related duties as assigned by Indigo Education’s Executive Director.
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
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.
Anticipated High School Principal 7-12
Bagley Public Schools is anticipating an opening for a High School Principal for grades 7-12.
Superintendent (.5 FTE)
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]
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
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.