April 8, 2024
POSITION AVAILABLE: Director of Special Education
POSITION LOCATION: SWWC Service Cooperative with placement in the Willmar/New London-Spicer region.
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides leadership and assists member districts in implementing special education services for students birth to age 21; in conformance to District, State and Federal objectives; serves as a resource to SWWC and school personnel; maintains adequate staffing to ensure objectives of programs and services are achieved within budget.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Assists member school districts in complying with District, State and Federal rules/regulations pertaining to students with disabilities. Provides direct supervision and management of all staff employed by the SWWC at the service area level and assists districts in conducting performance reviews on district staff. Oversees special education and third party pay as requested by member districts. Conducts planning meetings and participates in local, state, and regional special education meetings as necessary. Interprets and completes, in a timely manner, all special education applications and forms for each member school in the service area and assists in developing and managing all special education budgets in the service area. Oversees staff development for service area personnel and district personnel.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree with Minnesota Licensure as Director of Special Education from Department of Education required, or must be enrolled in a program to obtain Director of Special Education licensure.
SALARY: 235-day contract for 2024-2025 school year, salary dependent upon education, qualifications, and experience; excellent benefits. Position to begin July 1, 2024.
APPLICATION MATERIALS: Complete online application at www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.
QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/ REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey, Staffing Coordinator at 507-828-6374 or [email protected]
QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION: Contact Mary Palmer, Senior Director of Special Services at 320-905-4493 or [email protected].
DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position will remain open until filled.
WHAT IS THE SWWC? The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies). With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs. To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members. SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs. We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.