Secondary SPED Program Director - Data-Driven Leader

Cambridge-Isanti School District 911; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Optical insurance

Long-term disability coverage

District-paid life insurance

Retirement plan

Sick days

Vacation days

Holidays

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Minnesota is seeking an experienced leader in special education for the 2027-2028 school year. This role involves overseeing special education programming at the secondary level, collaborating with high school teams, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. Candidates should possess a Minnesota Administrative License and have a background in special education leadership. The position offers a wide range of benefits including health, dental, and vacation days.

Qualifications

• Minnesota Administrative License is mandatory.
• Preferred experience in special education leadership.
• Successful background check required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise special education programming at the secondary level.
• Collaborate with high school SpEd teams on oversight.
• Handle staffing, budgeting, and daily managerial tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of Marzano frameworks

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration skills

Positive leadership style

Education

Minnesota Administrative License

K-12 principal or Director of Special Education preferred

Job description

2027-2028 School Year

Qualifications/Experience:
Minnesota Administrative License, K-12 principal or Director of Special Education preferred. Previous experience in special education leadership preferred. Successful background check required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed:
Knowledge and ability to successfully implement the following initiatives: Marzano frameworks, intervention programs, special education programming. Data driven decision making. The ability to collaborate in a professional and personal manner. Positive and encouraging leadership style.

Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self discipline and honesty.

Specific Tasks:
Supervision of special education programming at thesecondary level. Working closely withHigh SchoolSpEd teams by providing oversight to programming, behaviors, and due process. Staffing, budgeting, and daily managerial tasks. Performs complex professional work developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with state and federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies and goals of the School Board, ensuring student and staff safety and related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the office of the Superintendent and programming in conjunction with the Director of Student Support Services. Continuous supervision is exercised over all personnel within the programs.

See the job descriptionfor additional information.

Hours Per Day:
200 days per year
As per Terms and Conditions Agreement

Benefit eligible position: health, dental, and optical insurance, supplemental insurance available, long-term disability coverage, district-paid life insurance policy, retirement plan, sick days, vacation days, holidays, and more!