EdPost

1. Staff Supervision and Instructional Leadership

• Conduct informal walkthroughs and formal observations of special education classrooms and IEP meetings

• Provide coaching, feedback, and written evaluations aligned with district procedures

• Review due process documentation and ensure compliance with IDEA and state regulations

• Lead performance appraisals and post-observation conferences

• Facilitate progressive discipline when needed

• Supervise and support paraprofessionals, ensuring effective student support

• Model instructional practices that align with specialized instruction and IEP goals

2. Federal Funds and Budget Oversight

• Collaborate with district leaders on the use of federal special education funds 

• Make recommendations regarding staffing, curriculum purchases, and tuition billing

• Monitor Maintenance of Effort (MOE) and ensure fiscal compliance

• Manage special education budget development and reporting

3. Staffing and Program Support

• Lead staffing decisions for licensed and non-licensed personnel

• Analyze student needs and caseload data to inform staff reallocation

• Support job description development, candidate screening, and hiring

• Oversee the assignment and reassignment of paraprofessionals

• Plan and supervise Extended School Year (ESY) programming

4. Compliance, Due Process, and Discipline

• Serve as the administrative designee at IEP meetings, with authority to commit district resources

• Advise building administrators on discipline involving students with disabilities

• Ensure procedural safeguards and discipline-related compliance

• Monitor and address areas of risk that could lead to complaints or litigation

5. District Collaboration and Leadership

• Represent special education on district-level leadership teams 

• Foster positive relationships with building principals and district departments

• Communicate proactively with families and staff to build trust and resolve concerns

Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota Director of Special Education license required

• Master’s degree in special education or related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in special education leadership

• Strong knowledge of IDEA, state regulations, and due process requirements

• Experience in staff supervision and evaluation

• Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively and make data-informed decisions
  
  Benefit Eligible Position: Medical, Dental, Life, LTD, Vision, etc.
  
  Pay Based on Admin Coordinator Contract
  $105,599 - $122,418
  
  Pro-rated days based on 220 day contract for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year - Princeton School District