Director of Special Services

SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288

$129K — $149K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minnesota license for Director of Special Education or eligibility for such licensure
  • 3 or more years of educational administration experience preferred
  • Strong ability to foster partnerships with staff, students, parents, and community agencies
  • Effective communicator
  • Expertise in best practices for students with significant disabilities
  • Knowledge of current state and federal special education laws and regulations

Responsibilities

  • Oversee special education programs within the Intermediate District
  • Support learning and academic services for students with specialized needs
  • Collaborate with staff to enhance special education delivery
  • Develop and implement strategies for student success
  • Ensure compliance with special education laws and regulations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Generous vacation and sick time
  • Personal time off
  • Basic and voluntary life insurance with AD&D
  • 403(b) retirement plan with District match
  • TRA/PERA pension plan
  • Long term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description
Position Type:
Administration/Director

Date Posted:
7/14/2026

Location:
St. Boni Education Center
SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a full-time opening for a Director of Special Services at our St. Bonifacius/East Union Education Center located in St. Bonifacius/East Union, MN.

Description:
1.0 FTE Director of Special Education, 8 hours a day for 260 Contract Days (Year Round).

Job Summary:
The Director of Special Services oversees special education programs within the Intermediate District. The Director helps to support the learning and academic services for students who require specialized educational programs.

Qualifications:
  • Minnesota license for Director of Special Education or eligibility for such licensure;
  • 3 years or more educational administration experience preferred;
  • Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, students, parents, partnered agencies, and greater community;
  • Ability to communicate effectively;
  • Understanding of best practices when working with students with significant disabilities; and
  • Knowledge of current state and federal special education law and regulations.

Pay & Benefits: The pay range for this position is $129,500-149,500 annually based on experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Generous Vacation and Sick Time
  • Personal Time Off
  • Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
  • 403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
  • TRA/PERA (Pension Plan)
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pet Insurance

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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