Special Education Site Administrator - Moorhead, MN

Lakes Country Application Consortium

$91K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minnesota Special Education Director license or K-12 Principal license with enrollment in a Special Education Director program
  • Required experience in Special Education
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Supervisory experience is preferred
  • Experience coordinating special education is preferred
  • Experience teaching special education is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily schedules and guide staff for student transitions
  • Lead and supervise both licensed and unlicensed staff
  • Maintain communication between LCA and member school districts
  • Document and report incidents to the special education director
  • Lead on behavior intervention and curriculum strategies for staff
  • Serve as a communication liaison between director and staff
  • Oversee compliance of due process paperwork for the program
  • Manage day-to-day operations and program management tasks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 403b retirement plan
  • TRA retirement plan
  • Paid leave
Full Job Description
Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
7/23/2026

Location:
Moorhead, Minnesota

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
08/17/2026
Lakes Country Service Cooperative is seeking a full-time Special Education Site Administrator to supervise and support day-to-day operations in our Lakes Country Academy (LCA) setting IV program located in Moorhead, Minnesota. The Special Education Site Administrator will ensure compliance and mandates are being met while supervising all staff within the building.

Position Details:
  • Work Year: 215 days
  • Salary Range: $91,000.00 to $110,000.00
  • Benefits: Comprehensive package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement (403b & TRA), and paid leave

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate daily schedules and provide guidance to staff on new student transitions
  • Provide leadership and supervision to licensed and unlicensed site staff
  • Maintain communication between LCA and member school districts
  • Document and report incidents to special education director
  • Leadership on behavior intervention and curriculum strategies for staff
  • Serve as communication liaison between the director and staff
  • Oversee due process program-wide to assure all required paperwork meets compliance requirements
  • Work in a team atmosphere to foster growth and development of staff and students
  • All other day-to-day program management and operational duties

Required Qualifications:
  • A Minnesota Special Education Director license, or a Minnesota K-12 Principal license with current enrollment in a Minnesota-approved Special Education Director licensure preparation program.
  • Experience in Special Education is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • The ideal candidate would have supervisory experience, special education coordinating experience, experience in teaching special education, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Apply Today!
Join a mission-driven, regional education cooperative that values equity, collaboration, and growth. Apply online at: www.lcsc.org under Employment Opportunities. To learn more or have any questions answered, contact our Human Resource Department at [redacted].

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