Director

Full Time
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
$156,001 - $167,001 a year
Posted Just posted
Job description
    JobID: 14144

    Position Type:
    Administration/Director of Special Education
    Date Posted:
    5/16/2023
    Location:
    Administrative Services Center

    NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING

    DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES

    Eden Prairie School District is seeking applicants to serve as the Director of Special Services. The Director of Special Services will be responsible to plan, direct, implement, and evaluate high quality special services for students within the policies, philosophies and goals of Eden Prairie Schools.

    Eden Prairie is a school district with approximately 1,500 employees serving approximately 9,000 students. The district is recognized for its quality initiatives and its leadership in educational programming.

    Please review the attached job description to learn more about this position. Application review will begin immediately. We look forward to receiving your information.

    Position Requirements:

    • Master’s Degree required. Specialist or doctorate preferred.
    • Must hold a Director of Special Education license or the ability to obtain.

    Experience:

    • Five years experience in special education

    Qualifications:

    • Knowledge of current federal laws (including IDEA '04 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) governing special education and transportation.
    • Extensive knowledge of practices and research relative to student learning.
    • Familiarity with licensing procedures and certification for all areas of responsibility.
    • Knowledge of current trends in the education of students related to: diagnosis, resources, programs, methods and materials. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Educational leader who can also demonstrate supervisory skills, plan, implement and evaluate professional development, problem solve and facilitate team and group development.
    • Expertise in analyzing data and other forms of information that lead to improved student learning results.

    Position Reports to:

    Executive Director of Personalized Learning


    Direct reports and supports:

    Three Supervisors of Special Services on administrative contracts requiring Director of Special Education license


    Salary Range:

    $156,001-$167,001 (dependent on experience and education)


    Application Deadline:

    Application review will begin immediately

    1st Interview: June 5, 2023


    Start Date:

    July 1, 2023

    Benefit Overview*:

    Salary

    $156,001-$167,001 (dependent on experience and education)


    Vacation

    25 days a year


    Holidays

    11 paid holidays each year


    Life Insurance

    Life insurance fully paid by the employer for an amount equal to twice the employee’s annual salary


    Long Term Disability Insurance

    Long term disability fully paid by the employer.


    Medical/Hospitalization:

    Medical/hospitalization insurance fully paid by the employer for single coverage, generous contribution by employer towards family coverage premium.


    Dental Insurance

    Dental insurance is fully paid by the employer for single or family coverage.


    Sick Leave

    14 days per year cumulative to 254 days


    Tax Sheltered Annuity Matching Program

    District TSA match up to 2.25% of employee’s base salary.


    Tuition Reimbursement

    50% tuition for up to 3 credits per academic session for pre-approved coursework


    • This is an unofficial summary of benefits. All items listed are conditioned by more extensive qualifying provisions as detailed in the 2022-2024 employment agreement between AST and the Eden Prairie School District.

    Please contact Human Resources at (952) 975-7132 with any questions. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Mr. Thomas May, Executive Director of Human Resources at tmay@edenpr.org or (952) 975-7102.

    Click the APPLY button above to complete your application.

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR DISTRICT, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: http://www.edenpr.org

    EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

    Eden Prairie Public Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Eden Prairie Public Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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