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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: 07/01/2026 Date Closing: 05/12/2026 JOB ID: 4721 - Assistant Director of Special Services - Two full-time positions available 07/01/2026. Location: District-Wide Scheduled Hours/Days: 8 hours/day, Monday - Friday Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Master''s degree or higher in Special Education or a related field, with post-graduate coursework in special education administration, along with a Minnesota license as both a Director of Special Education and a Special Education teacher or service provider. The ideal candidate will bring comprehensive knowledge of special education law, due process, and school administration principles, including familiarity with both IDEA Part B and Part C, paired with demonstrated experience supervising and evaluating licensed staff. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build positive working relationships across a school community, and proficiency with technology to support effective day-to-day operations are essential to success in this role. Pay Rate/Range: $140,000 - $146,000 ? P ending final board approval of the 2026-2028 Non-Union Administrators Contract Agreement. Compensation/Benefits/Perks: Comprehensive and affordable benefits package including: Medical. Dental. Vision. Life/AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Coverage. 403 (b) Plan and District Match District Paid Life Insurance Deadline: 5/12/2026 -- EOE(4/28/2026) Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check. *Applicants must upload a minimum of 3 current letters of recommendation. Responsibilities: The Assistant Director of Special Services provides administrative oversight of the District''s special education programs and services, serving students from early childhood through 12th grade, and reports to the Director of Special Services. Key responsibilities include leading the recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of licensed special education staff; serving as the District Representative at special education staffings; and collaborating with building principals on student needs and program development. The Assistant Director also ensures compliance with special education due process laws, rules, and procedures by providing consultation and technical assistance to staff and families, conducting routine IEP audits, monitoring staff caseloads, and facilitating ongoing professional development for special education personnel. Northfield Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online