Company Summary:
Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA) is a tuition-free, online public charter
school for students in grades K-12 throughout Minnesota. MNCA is a member of the
Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTCS), a K-12 academic community. MNCA is
a state-approved online program operated through a contract with Connections
Academy of Minnesota, LLC, to provide the educational program and other
services. MNCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on
Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED. MNCA
also partners with Pearson Virtual Schools to enhance curriculum and
instruction.
Position Summary and Responsibilities:
Working remotely from their home office, the Special Education Coordinator helps
lead due process, coaching, instruction, student support, and staff evaluation.
The Special Education Coordinator will help lead the management of the Special
Education Department and will be a point of contact for families of students
with disabilities. The Special Education Coordinator will be an expert in
Federal and State Special Education regulations as well as Minnesota Connections
Academy policies and procedures.
The Special Education Coordinator will be responsible for the successful
completion of the following tasks:
Assists department and MNCA leadership with monitoring compliance with
special education due process requirements; staff caseloads; paraprofessional
assignments; continuum of services; child find; child count; and program
planning
Manages the oversight of due process timelines and
records
Provides due process assistance and guidance to special education teachers
Serves as district representative at IEP
meetings
Facilitates grade band meetings
Coaching and modeling to support implementation of academic and
social/emotional/behavioral strategies
Assists administrators with paraprofessional and teacher evaluations
Communicates effectively verbally, and in writing; in person, and online,
with parents, school staff and representatives of outside agencies and
organizations on special education topics
Promotes and exudes positive climate, establishes and maintains cooperative
working relationships to facilitate a culturally proficient school system
Assists the Director of Special Education in analyzing, developing and
modifying special education programs to meet the needs of students, Supports
and lead continuous improvement efforts at the school and organizational
level
Conduct interviews for prospective special education teachers, case managers,
and support staff to evaluate qualifications, experience, and fit for the
school’s programs. Collaborate with leadership to select the most suitable
candidates.
Oversee special education staff by meeting regularly with individuals to
collaborate, create shared understanding, and problem-solve.
Organize and assign case managers to student caseloads, create class
sections, and ensure balanced distribution of responsibilities. Monitor
assignments to maintain efficiency and effective student support.
Other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
Minnesota Director of Special Education licensure preferred
Minnesota teacher certification or Minnesota related service certification
(social worker, speech language pathologist, etc)
3+ years of Educational Leadership Experience
Experience with multi-categorical disabilities across all grade levels
Experience providing transitional skills and opportunities for students with
disabilities
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
High degree of flexibility
Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may
require occasional overnight travel)
Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all
systems if given a job offer.
Note: The anticipated starting salary for Minnesota-based individuals expressing
interest in this position begins at $44,000 per year.
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Minnesota Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that
welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness,
equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is
treated with respect and dignity.