Special Education Supervisor

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All KIPP schools share a core set of operating principles, known as the Five Pillars, that KIPP believes help to lay the foundation for students to perform at the highest academic levels: High Expectations, Choice & Commitment, More Time, Power to Lead, and a Focus on Results.

KIPP Minnesota Overview

KIPP Minnesota Public Schools is one of 28 regional locations in a national network of high-performing college-preparatory schools across the nation. KIPP Minnesota was established in 2008, serving grades Kindergarten through 8th on our North Star campus in Minneapolis. KIPP MN vision is that every child grows up to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Our mission is together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

POSITION: Special Education Supervisor
LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN
REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time/Annual

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Special Education Supervisor works collaboratively with the Director of Special Education and school leadership to coordinate special education services, ensuring that all students with disabilities receive appropriate support. This role includes overseeing the child study process, managing compliance with state and federal regulations, and supporting staff development. The Supervisor will also participate in administrative functions related to staffing, including hiring, training, and evaluations of special education personnel, such as teachers, paraprofessionals, school psychologists, and related service providers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensure Due Process Compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to due process procedures, including program eligibility, exit decisions, and the delivery of appropriate services for students in special education programs.

2. Program Design and Consultation: Collaborate with Director of Special Education and school administration to develop, review, and enhance high-quality special education programs based on data, research, and best practices. Key areas of focus may include:

• Program philosophy and design
• Curriculum and instructional practices
• Access to resources and materials
• Collaboration with inter-school and interagency partners
• Staffing and budget considerations
• Program evaluation processes
• Facility requirements

3. Consultation and Coordination: Provide ongoing consultation and guidance to school staff and other agencies that interact with or use the special education services.

4. Data and Reporting: Gather and maintain the necessary data to support local, state, and
federal reporting requirements. Assist school in analyzing staffing needs and securing funding based on these reports.

5. Staffing Recommendations: Provide input regarding staffing changes, including
recommendations for new hires, reductions, or reallocations. Support the recruitment, selection, assignment, and supervision of staff, as well as contributing to disciplinary or dismissal processes in collaboration with school administration.

6. Performance Monitoring: Contribute to special education staff observations and performance evaluations in coordination with school administrators. Support staff in developing and evaluating professional growth plans.

7. Professional Development: Design and facilitate professional development opportunities for special education staff, ensuring they have the ongoing training and resources needed to meet program goals.

8. Special Education Budget: Support school administration in ensuring resources is allocated effectively and expenditures are monitored for fiscal responsibility.

9. Administrative Leadership: Serve as the administrative representative in meetings and
student staffing, ensuring communication and decision-making align with program and school objectives.

10. Committee Participation: Take on leadership roles in school, county, regional, and state
committees focused on special education. Share information and updates with relevant staff.

11. Records Management: Maintain accurate and compliant documentation for special
education programs, ensuring all records meet local, state, and federal requirements.

12. Maintain Ethical and Safety Standards: Uphold the highest standards for safety,
confidentiality, and ethical conduct within all special education programs.

13. Cultural Leadership: The commitment to driving cultural relevance, diversity, equity and inclusion and sense of belonging in a homogeneous community.

14. Familiarity with North Minneapolis is desired but not required.

15. Other duties as assigned.
 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE
Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Leadership, related fields, or other advanced degree.
• Two (2) - four (4) years of school leadership experience, including instructional coaching, curriculum development, and managing others.
• Two (2) - four (4) years of teaching experience (Primary School and/or Middle School).
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students as a teacher and as an instructional coach  
• Record of exceptional student achievement. 
• Agility to adapt in ever-changing and fast-paced environments.
• Substantial personal flexibility with demonstrated self-development, self-knowledge, and personal learning.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication.
• Has firm conflict resolution, creative problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Business acumen and adaptive skills in the education industry.
• Has proven ability to develop and maintain a positive, diverse, creative, high-performing team and culture.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 DOQ

*To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the Regional KIPP Minnesota pay scale and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life, long & short-term disability, and retirement benefits, as well as an annual salary review and revision.

How to Apply 

We are committed to hiring a diverse, multicultural leadership team and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Please apply online here. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

KIPP MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. KIPP MN is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all candidates and employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on our business needs, job requirements, and required qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. KIPP MN will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
 
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