Dean of Special Education (Float)

Hiawatha Academies; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Hiawatha Academies is seeking a Dean of Special Education for the 2026-2027 school year at Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop (High-Needs School) in Iowa. The Dean leads the special education team and oversees services for students with IEPs and behavioral needs to help every scholar reach their goals.

Reporting to the Principal, the Dean collaborates with campus staff and the network Director of Special Education to maintain an inclusive, effective, and culturally competent learning environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's special education team and oversee student support service providers to ensure services meet student goals.
• Collaborate with campus leadership and the network student services team to create and maintain an inclusive learning environment.
• Support students with IEPs and those needing additional academic or behavioral support to achieve their goals.

Job description

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Openings as of 10/24/2026

Dean of Special Education (Float) JobID: 757

• Position Type:
  Dean/ Dean of Special Education


• Date Posted:
  10/22/2026


• Location:
  Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop
  (High-Needs School)

Hiawatha Academies is currently seeking a hard-working, passionate, and goal-oriented dean to join our team as a Dean of Special Education for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Summary

The Dean of Special Education is responsible for supporting and advancing a powerful vision for student achievement. The Dean leads the school's special education team and oversees student support service providers to ensure that all students, including those with IEPs and those needing additional academic or behavioral support, receive the necessary services to meet their goals. Reporting directly to the Principal, the Dean collaborates with campus leadership, all campus staff, and the network student services team, including the Director of Special Education, to create and maintain an inclusive, effective, and culturally competent learning environment.

Why Hiawatha?

Hiawatha Academies is a growing network of high-performing, K-12 open enrollment public charter schools. We are driven by our mission that "All Hiawatha Academies scholars will be empowered with the knowledge, character, and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good." We have demonstrated success in student achievement, consistently recognized by the Star Tribune as Beating the Odds Schools. Hiawatha Academies is proof of what happens when we give every child the opportunities they deserve. Hiawatha Collegiate High School (HCHS) opened its doors to 104 9th grade students in 2015, and next year, it'll serve over 600 high schoolers and close to 400 alumni. At HCHS, all students benefit from a well-rounded program rooted in rigorous academics, comprehensive college support, and meaningful extracurricular activities. HCHS is committed to ensuring that 100 percent of its students will graduate from high school prepared to thrive in college.

Core Value and Beliefs

All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:

• Children are at the center of everything we do.


• Our mission requires bold thought and action.


• We choose optimism.


• We push ourselves to improve.


• We are stronger together.


• We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks

Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.

Compensation

Starting Pay Range: $67,000

Application Timeline

This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

Postings current as of 10/24/2026 6:48:54 AM CST.

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