Assistant Director of Special Education

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Description

April 8, 2024
 
POSITION AVAILABLE:   Assistant Director of Special Education
 
POSITION LOCATION:  Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) with placement in the Worthington School District.
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  The Assistant Director of Special Education provides instructional staff leadership in the development and implementation of educational programs for children with disabilities who require a specialized educational program and have special needs.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  Master’s Degree required and considerable experience in a job-related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a job-related field.  Minnesota licensure as Director of Special Education from Department of Education.   Valid Driver’s license.  A criminal background check will be conducted on the successful applicant.
 
CONTRACT/SALARY:  220-day full-time position for the 2024-25 school year.  Position to begin July 1, 2024.  Excellent salary depending upon education, qualifications, and experience.  Excellent fringe benefits.
 
APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copy of licenses, college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference. 
 
QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey at 507-828-6374 or kari.bailey@swwc.org.
 
QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Allison Eitreim, Director of Special Education at 507-727-1223 ext. 1118 or allison.eitreim@swwc.org.
 
DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will remain open until filled.
 
WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.
 
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.
 
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.