WORK YEAR: Full-time, 260 days per year; 8 hours per day; 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Monday-Friday
WORK CALENDAR: 260 day Calendar
CLASSIFICATION: ROPE; Exempt: C-4-5
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ROPE Work Unit Agreement 2024-2026
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Special Education
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POSITION OVERVIEW:
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Ensure continuity of behavioral programming across Setting 3 and Setting 4 programs, including transitions and consistent data expectations.
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Align behavioral practices and systems across early childhood through grade 12.
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Provide oversight and coordination of the elementary BAHM team and secondary behavior team.
Training and Staff Support
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Serve as district lead for CPI and Ukeru training, including certification and ongoing staff coaching on prevention and de-escalation strategies.
Special Education Compliance
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Support teams with manifestation determinations and special education discipline procedures in accordance with IDEA (34 CFR §300.530–300.536) and Minnesota Statute 125A.091
- Oversee restrictive procedures reporting, ensuring compliance with Minnesota Statutes 125A.0941–125A.0942, including documentation, parent notification, and staff training requirements.
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Provide support during conciliation processes and dispute resolution related to behavioral programming and services.
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Support teachers with due process compliance with the IEP/BIP process as they support special education teams.
Data and Program Monitoring
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Establish expectations for behavioral data collection and progress monitoring within specialized programs.
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Review data trends to monitor program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
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Establish and communicate behavioral processes related to student transitions specific to LRE requirements in behavioral programming across Setting 3, Setting 4, and transitions to Setting 2 from these settings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Director of Special Education
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Valid Minnesota special education license or related professional licensure.
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Experience supporting students with significant behavioral needs in E-22 special education settings.
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Knowledge of behavior programming, crisis prevention systems, and special education compliance requirements, IDEA, MN SPED Statute and Rules.
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Strong collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Commitment to Equity:
Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement
Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.
District Information: To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
