Special Education Setting Iii Program Coordinator

Hmong College Prep Academy's mission is to provide the best integrated, challenging, and well-rounded educational experience to students in grades K-12.

If you want to make a difference as part of a dynamic educational community, we invite you to apply to join our team at Hmong College Prep Academy where graduates will be rich in experiences, culture, knowledge and pride, and will be ready for the challenges of college and beyond.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and energetic Special Education Setting III Program Coordinator to join our growing school. This Special Education Setting III Program Coordinator will be responsible for ongoing planning, support, and monitoring of the Special Education Setting III programs throughout the district. This is accomplished through collaboration with building administration, the Special Education manager, Special Education coordinators, building staff, and other stakeholders. The setting III coordinator will be responsible for supporting, facilitating and guiding effective, compliant Special Education services.

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The instructional coach plays an essential role in collaborating with administration, grade level leads, teachers, other coaches, and school personnel to promote a high-quality, rigorous, positive, and student-focused atmosphere and growth-oriented culture at HCPA. Instructional coaches work alongside teachers and administration actively to ensure that HCPA implements best practices and high-quality instruction to increase student engagement, improve academic achievement, and to close the achievement gap.

The ideal candidate will have… A MA in education related field, Minnesota Teaching Licensure, and knowledge and understanding of the rigor, depth, and complexity of the Minnesota state content standards/Common Core standards across grade levels. They also bring strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds, as well as excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task, and knowledge of the programs, functions, and procedures of a school setting. Hmong College Prep Academy stands out as a high-quality school for both teachers and students, demonstrated in many ways:

• Low 20:1 teacher/student ratio
• Strong technology focus with 1:1 Android tablets for students
• Standard student uniform policy
• Robust professional development and mentoring program for teachers
• Recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education as a Celebration School
• Academic and extracurricular activities/teams such as Mock Trial, Band, Choir, Soccer and Volleyball
• World Culture Day
• College preparation programs and activities, such as a Big 10 Tour and college and career fairs

We provide competitive pay and benefits, including:

• An employee benefit package that includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, long term disability, and a Flexible Spending Account
• Matching funds for TRA and PERA retirement plans

• MN teaching license in a Special Education field.
• At least 3 years of successful experience in a licensed Special Education role.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, statutes and guidelines related to Special Education programming and requirements.
• Knowledge of due process requirements, rules, regulations and implications for special services.
• Knowledge of medical assistance requirements, eligibility requirements and service requirements.
• Instructional strategies, concepts, principles, methods, best practices and trends dealing with issues of child development, Special Education and instructional methods.
• School administrative policies and procedures in the area of budgeting, human resources, and general district operations.
• Knowledge of state reporting and funding requirements for special service programs.
• Knowledge of resources, service alternatives and options available to children with special needs.
• Fundamentals of supervision.
• Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, and technologies within the field.
• Demonstrate initiative to make things happen.
• Desire to expand job knowledge and improve performance.
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• The ability to assume initiative and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of the programs, functions, and procedures of a school setting.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound and effective judgment within established guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree with emphasis in Special Education preferred

For details on the benefits program go to: https://www.hcpak12.org/Page/136

To apply or check out other opportunities, go to: https://www.hcpak12.org/careers

Equal Employment Opportunity: Hmong College Prep Academy District is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

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