Description
SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a full-time opening for a Director of Special Services at Waseca & Le-Sueur-Henderson Schools. The start date for this position is 7/1/2025.
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 Special Education, 8 hours a day for 260 Contract Days (Year Round).
Job Summary:
The Director of Special Services oversees special education programs within the Intermediate District. The Director helps to support the learning and academic services for students who require specialized educational programs.
Qualifications:
Pay & Benefits: The pay range for this position is $125,000-$140,000 based on experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:
Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities
Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Minnesota license for Director of Special Education or eligibility for such licensure;
- 3 years or more educational administration experience preferred;
- Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, students, parents, partnered agencies, and greater community;
- Ability to communicate effectively;
- Understanding of best practices when working with students with significant disabilities; and
- Knowledge of current state and federal special education law and regulations.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
- Dependent Care FSA
- Generous 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
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Le Sueur-Henderson School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, creed, religion, receipt of public assistance, marital status or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Section 504 Coordinator: Title IX Coordinator:
Cynthia Schmidt Katie Maier
901 E. Ferry Street 901 E. Ferry Street
Le Sueur, MN 56058 Le Sueur, MN 56058
507-665-5803 507-665-5891
Alternate 504 Coordinator: Alternate Title IX Coordinator:
Cassie Wilke Jim Wagner
901 E. Ferry Street 100 Kingsway Drive
Le Sueur, MN 56058 Le Sueur, MN 56058
507-665-5806 507-665-4600
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves this area, or call 1-800-421-3481