Description

Establishes direction for and facilitates the implementation of the activities of the Department of Special Services. Provides leadership and management for all aspects of program and personnel. Coordinates Special Services programs and functions with district and school administrators and special education teachers for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs. Ensures compliance with federal and State rules, mandates, and regulations in the delivery of special education services for children and students from birth through age 21 with a variety of disabilities and abilities. Oversees fiscal resources from the General Fund and special education grants, prepares budgets and directs spending, and monitors maintenance of effort, for the purpose of fiscal efficiency in providing required services. The Special Services programs include Special Education, Health Services, Alternative Programs, Residential Day Treatment, and the Juvenile Center. Special Education includes instructional and related services for to the 13 Minnesota categorical disability areas.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - Requires a minimum of a graduate degree in educational administration or special education administration, and at least three years of special education teaching experience and one year of special education supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work.

Certification Requirements - Special Education Director's License