Special Education Supervisor

Job Description:

Special Education Supervisor

Description

Position Type:
Administrative/Management

Date Posted:
10/22/2025

Location:
District Wide

Closing Date:
11/04/2025

Supervisor- Special Services
46 week position
DDWIAA- Class II-A, $1,941-$2,197 per week + benefits

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Summary:
Plans, coordinates and supervises special education and related services, and facilitates interagency coordination of services for learners with disabilities in assigned programs and school sites, in compliance with State and federal laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a graduate degree in special education and at least three years teaching experience in special education, and one year of administrative or supervisory experience in special education; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work

Certification or Licensing Requirements (preferred):

• Director of Special Education license issued by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning

Knowledge Requirements:

• Evaluation, and instructional and curricular needs of learners with disabilities and research and current trends in special education and general education, early childhood through secondary.
• State and federal laws, regulations and rules that govern programs for learners with disabilities.
• Federal and state funding requirement and procedures for IDEA as well as outside funding sources.
• General policies and procedures related to personnel recruitment, selection/training and evaluation.

Skill Requirements:

• Supervising the identification, evaluation and education of learners with disabilities.
• Directing and implementing a full continuum of special education services.
• Developing and managing special education budgets.
• Providing leadership in assigned areas of special education, including the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with parents, District personnel, community agencies and the general public.
• Providing effective group facilitation and managing conflict resolution.

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage - District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
• Family Coverage - District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

• Single Coverage - District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage - District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resource at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org

Attachment(s):

• Supervisor.pdf

Salary:

USD 1,941.00 - 2,197.00 per week