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Director of Special Services- 52 Weeks - Duluth Public Schools

Posted on 2026-05-11 7:36:05 PM

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Start Your Online Application Now Date Closing: 05/25/2026 Director of Special Services.docx Bargaining Unit: Education Directors Association, https://www.isd709.org/departments/human-resources/bargaining-unit-contracts FTE: 1.00 FTE Weeks: 52 Weeks Effective Date : July 1, 2026 Annual Salary: - $160,290.00 See Attached Job Description Why Duluth? We will build on our shared beliefs and values of unity, high achievement and responsible use of resources to create Duluth Public Schools and classrooms that are safe, supportive and inclusive. We will work to inspire every student to achieve their potential, and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives as citizens of Duluth and the wider world. Working together as educators, parents and citizens, we can make a difference for every student, every day. Qualifications: Current Valid MN Special Education Director Administrative License. Master''s degree or equivalent in special education or related field. A minimum of 3-5 years experience in special education leadership positions or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Prefer supervisory/administrative experience. Application Procedure: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/duluth/onlineapp/default.aspx Internal Applicants (in the Education Directors Association) must complete the internal application and include the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, and letters of recommendation to be considered for this position. External Applicants must complete the online application and include the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcripts and (3) Letters of Recommendation to be considered for this position. You will be notified by Frontline, if selected for an interview. Benefits: Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement Single Coverage ? District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually Family Coverage ? District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually Dental Plan Single Coverage ? District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE) Family Coverage ? District pays 25% of Premium Life Insurance District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance Long Term Disability District-provided at no cost to employee Flexible Spending Accounts Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts Retirement The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan. Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options. Time Off Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc. Contact Information: If you have any questions, please contact the Non-Certified Human Resources at 218-336-8722. Duluth Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online
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Date Closing: 05/25/2026

Bargaining Unit:Education Directors Association, https://www.isd709.org/departments/human-resources/bargaining-unit-contracts
FTE: 1.00 FTE
Weeks: 52 Weeks
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Annual Salary:  - $160,290.00
See Attached Job Description

Why Duluth? 

  •  We will build on our shared beliefs and values of unity, high achievement and responsible use of resources to create Duluth Public Schools and classrooms that are safe, supportive and inclusive.
  • We will work to inspire every student to achieve their potential, and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives as citizens of Duluth and the wider world.
  • Working together as educators, parents and citizens, we can make a difference for every student, every day.

    Qualifications:
    Current Valid MN Special Education Director Administrative License. Master''s degree or equivalent in special education or related field. A minimum of 3-5 years experience in special education leadership positions or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Prefer supervisory/administrative experience.

    Application Procedure:
  • Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/duluth/onlineapp/default.aspx
  • Internal Applicants (in the Education Directors Association) must complete the internal application and include the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, and letters of recommendation to be considered for this position.
  • External Applicants must complete the online application and include the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcripts and (3) Letters of Recommendation to be considered for this position.
  • You will be notified by Frontline, if selected for an interview.  

Benefits:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

  • Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
  • Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

  • Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
  • Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

  • District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

  • District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

  • The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
  • Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options. 

Time Off

  • Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc. 

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact the Non-Certified Human Resources at 218-336-8722. 

 



Duluth Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online