Special Education Coordinator

Special Education Coordinator (5 positions available)

Wayzata Public Schools

FTE 1.0 each. Starting date:
Fall 2026

Compensation Range: $52,308 - $123,452 (Depending on Education and Experience)

Please see Wayzata Education Association Contract for information about benefits.

The Special Education Coordinator serves as the essential strategic link between cohesive Special Education teams and building leadership, ensuring seamless operational and educational excellence. This high-impact role provides focused leadership in staff and student scheduling, paraprofessional deployment, and the comprehensive onboarding and mentoring of both licensed and support staff.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties to be performed. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. (Please see attached position description)

• Facilitate Collaboration in Special Education Teams:
  Serve as the primary special education building contact for administration, staff and parents.
• Coaching:
  
  Assist and support IEP teams in collecting data and designing interventions for program implementation.
• Due Process:
  Assist teachers and administration in collaboration and problem-solving as it relates to special education.
• Professional Development support

This position is a stretch calendar that is guided by the Stretch Calendar MOU.

• Special Education Licensure required for working with students in Federal Setting 1-3.
• Multiple licensure preferred.
• Ability to design and implement specially designed instruction tailored to meet the unique needs of students requiring special education services.
• Experience and willingness to work on general education teams and provide collaborative special education services with general education teachers are required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience.

• Medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program.

Wayzata Public Schools is a vibrant, caring community of teachers and students located in the Twin Cities' western suburbs. Extending from the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, we encompass 38 square miles of beautiful countryside, lakeside communities and growing suburbs. Each of our students is on a unique and wonderful educational journey - and we do everything we can to help them embrace and nurture the possibilities.

Discover why we are considered one of the best school districts in the country!

• High student achievement
• Instructional Technology
  - Technology levy has increased the number of computers and other technology available for use in the classroom.
• Alternate Compensation
  - This program provides teachers with additional professional development opportunities through peer coaches, courses and study groups.
• Professional support and development
  - First year teachers are provided a mentor and on-going professional development opportunities.
• Supportive community

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• Internal Applicants must complete the Internal Application.

• Applications submitted by 4:00 PM on Tuesday March 16th will receive first consideration. Position is open and active until filled.

Wayzata Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Wayzata Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status or veteran status. Wayzata Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

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Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.