SPED Coordinator (Education)

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION
New Millennium Academy (NMA) is a Hmong charter school whose mission is to prepare learners for life, engage them in high academic achievement, and foster cultural pride and identity.

NMAs vision is to develop global leaders who transform the world.

CULTURE OF LEARNING
NMA believes every scholar has the right to learn, engage, and grow in a healthy school environment. This means that NMA must foster a culture of learning that embraces every scholars strengths and explore ways to strengthen our relationships with our scholars and their families.

NMA is committed to building collaborative leadership and effective capacity between and among staff, parents, and scholars. This will only be accomplished by changing our behaviors and actions to better support our scholars and their families in achieving their academic goals. This means that any employees coming to NMA must share, understand, and implement this learning culture at all levels of the organization. With consistency, we can shift not only the behaviors of our staff but also our students and parents, who will be equally engaged in this learning culture.

NMA seeks a community that will optimistically and confidently abide by this culture of learning.

The core principles that drive this culture of learning are:

Aiming for High Academic Achievement

Embracing Cultural Pride and Identity

Modeling the Way

Understanding How Data Drives Decisions

Having High Expectations

Creating a Social-Emotional Learning Environment

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title:

Special Education Coordinator

Reports to:

Special Education Director

Hours:

40 hours a week 12-month contract

Office Location:

5105 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

Salary Range:

$60,000-$80,000/year

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Special Education Coordinator collaborates with Special Education teachers, educational assistants, service providers, IEP teams, the principal, and the Special Education Director to cultivate and sustain a culture of learning that meets the diverse needs of students, staff, and families. The Special Education Coordinator is responsible for leading, facilitating, coaching, and supervising Special Education personnel and programs; developing effective parent, teacher, and student communications; supporting, mentoring, and evaluating staff; and fostering teamwork between teachers, staff, and parents.

The Special Education Coordinator supervises Special Education teachers and support staff as assigned.

Essential functions include the following:

Monitor and coach teachers in due process compliance, following all state and federal requirements and laws

Monitor and coach teachers in the use of research-based, effective instructional strategies for students with disabilities

Use assessment data to drive the instructional cycle for students with disabilities

Monitor and provide feedback for Special Education program improvement

Direct ESY programming

Facilitate Special Education scheduling with teachers and educational assistants

assist with the selection and implementation of Special Education instructional materials and curriculum

Analyze assessment data and develop plans to respond to available data for students with disabilities

Collaborate with the Special Education Director to ensure due process and to meet the needs of students

Assist the principal in the supervision and evaluation of Special Education teachers and support staff

Assist the Director by interviewing teacher and paraprofessional candidates and recommending candidates for hire

Assist in the orientation of new Special Education staff members and the professional development of all staff

Facilitate NMAs Special Education team meetings and NMAs child-find process

Conduct parent and student meetings/listen and respond to parent concerns with sensitivity

Follow and enforce school policies and cooperate with social service agencies

Attend conferences, workshops, and meetings to learn current Special Education practices and educational trends

Perform duties as assigned by the principal

Required Competencies

Master degree in Special Education or related field is required

Current teaching licensure in Special Education or MN license in a related service area (such as Speech and Language Pathologist, Psychologist, etc.) required

Extensive knowledge of Minnesota and Federal Special Education laws and regulations

Extensive knowledge of all Due Process procedures and requirements

Leadership experience

Minnesota Special Education Directors License or K-12 Principal License preferred, or ability to obtain