Special Education Supervisor

About the job

The Richfield Public School District is currently accepting applications for a Special Education Supervisor. This role plans, organizes and manages the programming and services provided at SEC for students in our Transition Program and at the Central Education Center for ECSE programming. The special education supervisor also provides leadership and support for operational planning, department programming, implementation and evaluation of special education systems and processes throughout Richfield Public Schools.

Qualifications

You must have a Bachelor's degree in education or related field plus five years' experience as a licensed professional working in the field of special education or a related field. Minnesota Director of Special Education License or must commit to enroll in a Special Education Director’s licensure program. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of state and federal special education laws and rules and best practices in special education. In addition, successful candidates will have experience working in a diverse community and be passionate about advancing our equity, diversity, and inclusion work.

Pay and Benefits

The minimum salary for this position is $127,501. We also offer a competitive benefits package. You can find detailed information in the Management Team Handbook on our website.

Application Instructions

To apply, please complete an online application and upload a resume, cover letter, licensure, and letters of recommendation.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Leadership and supervision of special education programs, including service delivery, curriculum and instruction, and special education due process.
• Oversight of 287 student placements.
• Management of SEC staffing.
• Evaluation of probationary and on-cycle SEC and ECSE licensed staff, paraprofessionals and itinerant staff as assigned.
• Day-to-day oversight and operations of Transition programs at SEC and ECSE at Central as assigned.
• Facilitation of transition process for students moving from HS to Transition, and students transitioning into and returning from 287 programs.
• Provides leadership to implement and sustain best practice curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities in all curricular areas.
• Provides support and professional development in curriculum, instruction and special education service delivery models.
• Provides critical coaching and leadership to staff that helps ensure educational equity and effective intervention, including collaboration with school staff and administration.
• Partners closely with District leaders to align curriculum, instruction and programming across departments with District priorities.
• Collaborates with principals, directors, and special education leads to ensure special education programming and due process requirements are implemented in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Collaborates with building principals and District leaders to recruit, interview and select new staff.
• Facilitates problem solving and conflict resolution with students, families, staff, and building leadership to resolve disputes and ensure students receive FAPE.
• Mediates and resolves conflicts related to special education, and if necessary, coordinates and facilitates District participation in formal dispute resolution.
• Provides leadership in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of programs for students with disabilities in compliance with state and federal regulations in areas assigned.
• Engages in operational planning, department programming, implementation and evaluation of special education systems and processes.
• Provides due process professional development, oversight, and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinates and supervises ESY program.

Featured benefits

• Medical and Dental insurance
• HRA
• Holidays and Vacations
• Incentive Pay
• Retirement Incentive