Coordinator - Special Education

Centrally located on Interstate 94 less than 25 miles northwest of Maple Grove and 30 miles southeast of Saint Cloud, Monticello is home to five brick and mortar schools and two nature-based facilities serving more than 4,000 students annually. Monticello consistently ranks in the top 50 school districts in the state as measured by a number of organizations and metrics, and performs above the state average in graduation rates, test scores, and early college opportunities.Coordinator - Special EducationSherburne Northern Wright Cooperative1.0FTE Position (Expected location: Monticello Secondary)Available: July 1, 2025Job SummaryResponsible for providing leadership and special education expertise to teachers, paraprofessionals, principals, district administrators and the communities within the Sherburne and Northern Wright Special Education Cooperative to ensure that all students with disabilities are identified and served appropriately. This includes staff recruitment, development and evaluation, program planning, implementation and evaluation. This is all done in collaboration with building principals, district administration and staff. Requires strong working knowledge of special education rules and regulations as the individual serves as the go-to special education expert. Responsible for overseeing special education staff. The ideal candidate has previous leadership experience. Reference job description for more information.Licensure And ExperienceRequire Master's Degree in Special Education or related fieldRequire current Minnesota license as Director of Special Education or significant progress towards licensureValid Minnesota Teaching LicenseAdministrator License preferred, current participation in Admin program acceptedThree years teaching experienceExperience and training with CLR (Culturally Linguistically Responsive) methods (or similar) requiredExperience leading a program or group toward a common goal preferredEssential Skills RequiredEffective decision making skills while acting within the district policies, procedures and guidelinesAbility to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, community, and staffEstablishes a culture for learning by supporting the mission, beliefs and the strategic plan of the districtInspires and engages all students in relevant learningMaintain confidentiality of information about students, families and staffExperience working with diverse students and familiesSalary Range: $107,644 to $118,772 per the current Special Education Coordinators Agreement 2025-2027Apply online at Monticello Schools Employment Opportunities