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Special Education Director ________________________________ Grade Level PreK-12 School Year 2025-2026 Time Full-Time Duration 12 Month Type Exempt Other Non-Union Eligible Reports To Chief Academic Officer Salary Discuss On Employment ________________________________ Organizational Description Community School of Excellence (CSE) is a Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade Hmong Language and Culture Charter school that is a family. Our schools offer an environment where students feel safe, welcomed, and cared for while learning and preparing for their future. We believe in academic success for all students. We are a PBIS school that focuses on positivity. We continuously learn about and celebrate each other&#8217;s cultures, languages, and achievements while providing a world-class education through a safe and innovative environment that fosters inquiring, critical thinking, knowledgeable, and compassionate students who embrace the Hmong culture and celebrate intercultural understanding and respect. Culture of Learning CSE believes that every scholar has the right to learn, be engaged, and grow in a healthy school environment. We embrace every scholar&#8217;s strengths and explore ways to strengthen our relationships with our scholars and their families. CSE is committed to building collaborative leadership and effective capacity between and among staff, parents, and scholars. All CSE employees must share, understand, and implement a culture of learning at all levels of the organization. Our consistent focus on a culture of learning is paramount to the growth and success of our students. CSE seeks individuals who will optimistically and confidently abide by this culture of learning. The core values that drive this new culture of learning are: 1. Aiming for High Academic Achievement 2. Embracing Cultural Pride and Identity 3. Modeling the Excellent Way of respect, responsibility, and reflection. 4. Implementing Data Driven Decisions 5. Having High Expectations 6. Creating a safe Social-Emotional Learning Environment Job Summary The Director of Special Education is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in special education students achieving academic success in accordance with school mission, vision, programs, and policies. This person will provide focused instructional supervision to all SPED PreK-12 teachers. The Director of Special Education reports to the Chief Academic Director. Responsibilities * Provides leadership and broad oversight of District SPED program PreK-12 * Ensure the District is in compliance with Department of Education regulations and requirements of the Special Education Department. * Lead and represent District with Special Education audits * Coordinate and facilitate SPED department meetings including child find meetings * Coordinate SPED Evaluations through child find committee * Identifies necessary resources and trainings to enhance the professional development of all teachers and staff * Research and procure SPED curriculum school-wide to support math and literacy goals * Conduct presentation(s) on SPED to CSE board, staff, parents, and community on behalf of CSE. * Be a part of Leadership Implementation, Academic, Student Strategy, and Academic Leadership Team * Oversee creation and implementation of SPED Handbook, referral process, brochure and materials. * Assist Administration in matters related to SPED * Perform other duties assigned by supervisor Qualifications * Bachelor&#8217;s Degree or higher (Master&#8217;s Degree preferred) from an accredited college or university * A valid MN Teacher License required * Special Education License in one or more areas of disability * Valid Special Education Director License * Teaching experience in diverse cultural settings is valued -- Community School of Excellence School District #4181, 270 Larpenteur Ave West, St. Paul, MN 55113 Please submit the following: 1. Letter of interest 2. Current Resume 3. 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