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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fcseced%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D1464&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cf21cd17e0508481be9fb08ddaae23117%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638854610662903389%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8Xalye0rj5hKVLbwO2Leub0tzXsyFD%2Falpo%2FyNtbyZI%3D&reserved=0> Date of Availability: 07/01/2025 The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a full-time opening for a Director of Alternative & Online Learning at the Dean Lakes Education Center in Shakopee, MN. SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment. Description: 1.0 FTE Director of Alternative & Online Learning, 8 hours a day for 260 Contract Days Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The Director of Alternative & Online Learning oversees all alternative and online education in the District, supporting the academic achievement of students in a manner that aligns with the District's mission. Monitor Academic Performance and Attendance for All Students * Works closely with the instructional team to identify students who require additional support through a rigorous multi-tiered system of support * Coordinate academic interventions to ensure academic success * Monitor student attendance and oversee truancy processes * Oversee all support team members and guide the range of interventions for attendance and academic success Oversee the Registration, Onboarding, and Orientation for New Enrollments * Manage the registration process and ensure a high level of customer service for new families * Hold team members accountable for the timely and accurate completion of each step of the registration process * Ensure new families are properly oriented to the program and oversee the implementation of early interventions when needed General Administration and Management * Advises Ex. Director on the overall direction of alternative and online learning programs and is accountable for end results affecting the District; * Provides administrative leadership and management oversight of the department; * Collaborates with Minnesota Department of Education staff and others on local, regional, and state initiatives; * Conducts meetings and participates in local, regional, and state meetings as necessary; * Present information items at Administration Meetings and Board Meetings as needed; * Collaborate with member district administration for the purpose of maintaining services and/or programs; Coordinate Hiring of Staff, Provide Supervision and Staff Development * Supervise licensed staff in program areas of responsibility; * Oversee hiring and evaluation of staff members for alternative education and social services; * Provides leadership to members in the area of alternative and online learning; * Upon request, attend or facilitate IEP meetings or other information sharing meetings; Coordinate Appropriate Student Services * Lead all planning, developing, implementing, and administering programs and services to meet identified needs, including modifying existing programs; * Oversee the determination of program plans and curriculum requirements for students, including developing program goals and objectives that align with the District's mission; * Prepare requests for new, improved, or expanded programs in relation to student needs; * Evaluate programs and curricula for the purpose of providing FAPE; Provide Legal Compliance and Monitoring * Support the IEP due process procedures, and compliance with State and Federal Rules; * Assist with federal, state, and local reporting requirements on special education programs; * Assist the Director in maintaining and completion of mandated reports and records, state reports and compliance indicators; * Monitor assigned programs for compliance with district and state curriculum and learning objectives; Other * Monitor program expenditures making sure they fit within their approved budgets; * Works collaboratively with agencies by participating in advisory committees and attending inter agency meetings. Qualifications: * Masters degree or higher in Educational Leadership * 3 years or more of educational administration experience preferred. * Minnesota license for Administration (K-12 Principal and/or Special Ed Director) or eligibility for such licensure; * Demonstrated excellence in administrative or supervisory experience; * Knowledge of current state and federal special education law and regulations; * Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to manage special education funding; * Knowledge of current trends in the education of special education students in all disability areas; * Strong interpersonal communication skills with students, parents, staff, and administration; * Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, business associates, and general community; * Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately; * Ability to communicate effectively; * Ability to exercise initiative and make independent decisions to reschedule work to meet deadlines or to effectively handle emergency work; Application Procedure: Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fswmetro.k12.mn.us%2Femployment_opportunities&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cf21cd17e0508481be9fb08ddaae23117%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638854610662929082%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eVeV1HXHrGgfP36BLRmDppCu%2F48%2BPguYhGbSGYoBbI4%3D&reserved=0> Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted. Pay & Benefits: The pay range for this position is $120,000 $135,000 anually. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available: * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options * Dependent Care FSA * Vacation and Sick Time * Personal Time Off * Basic Life Insurance and AD&D * Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D * 403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match * TRA/PERA (Pension Plan) * Long Term Disability * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Pet Insurance SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288 uses the applicant tracking<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frontlineeducation.com%2Fsolutions%2Frecruiting-hiring%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cf21cd17e0508481be9fb08ddaae23117%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638854610662943610%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bvxd21os5iLHTAh5yce44TFPI1bzJ3eN2VHKXKR%2BHLM%3D&reserved=0> system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online This email may contain information that is confidential or attorney-client privileged and may constitute inside information. 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