id='p19190_'>Special Education Department Lead Teacher 1.0 FTE (195 days per school year) JobID: 19190
Position Type:
Special Education Teaching/Special Education Department Lead Teacher
Date Posted:
8/11/2026
Location:
Rogers High School
Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year
Closing Date:
Until Filled
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Special Education Department Lead
Champion Student Success | Empower Educators | Lead with Purpose
Are you a passionate Special Education professional ready to expand your impact beyond a single classroom? As our Special Education Department Lead, you will serve as a vital bridge between school administration, educators, and families. You will play a pivotal role in mentoring teachers, elevating instructional strategies, and ensuring every student receives the high-quality support they deserve.
If you are a collaborative problem-solver who thrives on empowering colleagues and navigating due process with confidence, we want you on our team!
Why You'll Love This Role
- High-Impact Mentorship: Share your expertise by coaching educators, shaping classroom strategies, and elevating department-wide best practices.
- Leadership Focus: Depending on building allocation, enjoy dedicated leadership and coaching time designed to help you support your team without standard teaching constraints.
- Built-In Prep Time: Includes 5 extra paid days between July 1 and June 30 to help you get a head start on scheduling, enrollment facilitation, and specialized training.
What You'll Do
- Instructional Leadership & Mentorship
- Provide hands-on coaching and mentoring to special education staff, fostering best practices in high-quality instruction, behavior intervention, and due process.
- Serve as the primary Special Education representative on Student Support Teams to proactively address student needs.
- Consult with general and special education staff to implement accommodations and behavior plans that drive student achievement.
- Compliance & Program Collaboration
- Partner closely with Building Principals and the Director of Special Services to align site practices with state/federal regulations and district goals.
- Facilitate and attend key IEP meetings, manifestation determinations, and conciliation or mediation conferences as needed.
- Keep a finger on the pulse of team workloads, proactively communicating with administration to maintain a balanced, supported workplace.
- Operations & Support
- Assist with daily schedules and coverage planning to ensure seamless operations during staff absences.
- Help monitor and manage department expenditures so staff and students have access to essential tools and materials.
- Perform other job-related leadership duties to support the overall health of the SPED department.
What You Bring
- Licensure: Valid Minnesota teaching license in Special Education or a related service area.
- Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's/Advanced degree highly desirable.
- Expertise: Deep working knowledge of SPED due process best practices, curriculum frameworks, and instructional technology.
- Soft Skills: Outstanding communication, active listening, dynamic problem-solving, and strong organizational skills.
- Mindset: A self-starter who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative, student-centered team.
Position & Allocation Details
FTE Allocations: Position FTE (.5 or 1.0) is determined by the building's special education student population.
Programs with 36+ students: 1.0 positions are dedicated leadership roles (no teaching assignment or direct caseload).
Programs with under 36 students: 1.0 positions blend department leadership with a teaching assignment and direct caseload.
Calendar: Standard school year contract + 5 additional days assigned for annual training, building scheduling, and enrollment support.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
Attachment(s):
- 2025-2027 Salary Schedule