Special Education Coordinator

Lakeville Area Schools ISD 194; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeville Area Schools ISD 194 is seeking a Special Education Coordinator to support district staff in meeting the educational needs of students with disabilities while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. The role emphasizes collaboration, program development, and staff evaluation.

The position is a 261-day-per-year role with a salary range of $111,000–$116,000, prorated to the start date, reflecting qualifications and experience within Minnesota's public education system.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota Director of Special Education license.
• Master's degree in an educational field.
• Two or more years in a special education administrative position; experience with staff evaluation preferred.
• Two or more years of experience developing, implementing and evaluating special programs and working with students with low incidence disabilities.
• Group facilitation and conflict resolution training and experience.
• Experience with general education curriculum and differentiated instruction at the elementary level.
• Experience creating and implementing meaningful professional development activities.
• Experience training and coaching educators in the implementation of positive behavioral supports and restrictive procedures.
• Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to establish collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to use a variety of digital devices and office equipment to efficiently complete job duties.
• Ability to use vocal communication to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey details or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license without restrictions.
• Google Suite experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist district staff to meet the educational needs of students with disabilities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Skills

Group facilitation

Conflict resolution

Oral and written communications

Vocal communication

Google Suite

Education

Minnesota Director of Special Education license

Master's degree in educational field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

The Special Education Coordinator will assist district staff to successfully meet the educational needs of students with disabilities and will ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

• This is a 261 day a year position.
• Salary range: $111,000-$116,000 depending on qualifications. Salary will be prorated to the start date.

What We Are Looking For

• Current Minnesota Director of Special Education license.
• Master's degree in educational field.
• Two or more years in a special education administrative position; experience with staff evaluation preferred.
• Two or more years of experience developing, implementing and evaluating special programs and working with students with low incidence disabilities.
• Group facilitation and conflict resolution training and experience.
• Experience with general education curriculum and differentiated instruction at the elementary level.
• Experience creating and implementing meaningful professional development activities.
• Experience training and coaching educators in the implementation of positive behavioral supports and restrictive procedures.
• Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to establish collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to use a variety of digital devices and office equipment to efficiently complete job duties.
• Ability to use vocal communication to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey details or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Ability to see things up close and at a distance, adjust focus, and use depth perception/color perception/peripheral vision.
• Ability to hear, to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license without restrictions.
• Google Suite experience preferred.

What You Will Like About Us

Student focused; community connected.

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an area learning center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.

Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued and respected.

As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high-quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well-being of you and your family.

Your Benefits May Include

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Employees are eligible for benefits on Day One of employment.
• All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full-time benefits including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
• Teachers are offered health and dental benefits at a 0.5 FTE or more.
• All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part-time voluntary benefits including low-cost vision and legal insurance.
• Health benefits include:
• added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST
• free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7
• free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs
• provider choice with the largest PPO network available
• wellness rewards program
• Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching offered under many collective bargaining agreements.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (for more information, visit PERAfor non-instructional positions and TRAfor instructional/licensed positions).
• Staff over 30 hours per week are offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death (offered to teachers at 0.5 FTE or more).
• Staff over 30 hours per week are offered Long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury (offered to teachers at 0.5 FTE or more).
• Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For Work/life Support

• Everyday life can be stressful and can affect your health, well-being, and performance. Under our EAP, employees and their families can receive no-cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare family conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
• Virtual Fitness Services: easily accessible, effective and affordable way to reach your fitness goals any time, anywhere for better health and well-being.

Support To Help You Reach Your Career Goals

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program. Some positions may qualify for the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov.

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility vary based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.

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Collective Bargaining Agreements

There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out on our website under "Collective Bargaining Agreements".

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and supports workforce diversity.

ISD 194 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY