This is a twelve-month (year-round) full-time position at the Minnesota State Academies in Faribault, Minnesota. The Director of Curriculum and Educational Programs at MSA manages the Academies’ administration, operations, strategic planning, human resources, communication, budgetary needs and requirements, and coordination of services/instruction related to curriculum and educational programs at MSA with focus with deaf, hard-of-hearing, deafblind, blind, and visually impaired students, including those with additional learning and physical needs.
The Director also ensures compliance with the students’ Individual Education Programs by providing staff with curriculum, resources, and training necessary to provide required instruction and services.
Responsibilities include:
1) Maintaining and extending contacts and partnerships with schools for the deaf and/or blind nationwide; state agencies, other educational institutions; school districts and cities statewide; and other residential educational facilities to maximize the Academies’ access to best practices in D/HH and B/VI instruction
2) Collaborates with administrative team and educational staff to formulate and implement
strategic plans to extend and improve education for all students at MSA;
3) Development, implementation, and support for curricular and instructional changes to ensure high expectations and supports for high quality educational experiences for our students;
4) Support the Board of MSA in carrying out the policies and annual school goals, including regular reports and information sharing;
5) Collaborates with other directors/supervisors to establish appropriate instructional programming that provides high quality instruction to students who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deafblind, blind, or visually impaired in order to help them progress academically and socially through the implementation of MSA’s educational program and components of each student’s Individual Education Program (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
6) Maintaining, developing, and expanding curricular content, resources, and training available to MSA teachers, support staff, paraprofessionals, and students/families.
7) Developing and supervising professional development opportunities for MSA staff.
8) Oversees and supports the accreditation processes for both schools.
9) Guides enrollment process to ensure support for prospective students, families, and school districts.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Deaf or Blind Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
At least 5 years of educational experience working with deaf, hard-of-hearing, deafblind,
At least 2 years of experience supervising professional/licensed staff in an educational
Teacher Licensure (current or previously held) in D/HH or B/VI education is required.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in implementation of curriculum programs, outreach
The ability to work effectively with a number of systems, including local, regional, and
Preferred Qualifications
Current Principal or Special Education Director Licensure in the state of Minnesota. (Candidates must be able to obtain licensure within the first 12 months of employment.)
Two years of successful experience working as a principal or special education director in a school setting.
Extensive knowledge and skills in working with children who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deafblind, blind, or visually impaired.
In-depth knowledge and skills in curriculum development, assessment and instruction, and educational programming specific to deaf and/or blind students.
Thorough knowledge of MSAD and MSAB academic and residential programs, including extracurricular activities and training/professional development opportunities.
Advanced ASL Skills.
Additional Requirements
Criminal Background check