Dean of Special Education - job 1 of 2
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Company Name: Hiawathaacademies
Job Description
Job Summary
The Dean of Special Education is responsible for supporting and advancing a powerful vision for student achievement. The Dean leads the school’s special education team and oversees student support service providers to ensure that all students, including those with IEPs and those needing additional academic or behavioral support, receive the necessary services to meet their goals. Reporting directly to the Principal, the Dean collaborates with campus leadership, all campus staff, and the network student services team, including the Director of Special Education, to create and maintain an inclusive, effective, and culturally competent learning environment.
Why Hiawatha?Hiawatha Academies is a growing network of high-performing, K-12 open enrollment public charter schools. We are driven by our mission that “All Hiawatha Academies scholars will be empowered with the knowledge, character, and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good.”
We have demonstrated success in student achievement, consistently recognized by the Star Tribune as Beating the Odds Schools. Hiawatha Academies is proof of what happens when we give every child the opportunities they deserve.
Hiawatha Collegiate High School (HCHS) opened its doors to 104 9th grade students in 2015, and next year, it’ll serve over 600 high schoolers and close to 400 alumni. At HCHS, all students benefit from a well-rounded program rooted in rigorous academics, comprehensive college support, and meaningful extracurricular activities. HCHS is committed to ensuring that 100 percent of its students will graduate from high school prepared to thrive in college.
Core Value and Beliefs
All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:
1) Children are at the center of everything we do.
2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.
3) We choose optimism.
4) We push ourselves to improve.
5) We are stronger together.
6) We create fun and a little weirdness.
Perks: Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.
Compensation:
Starting Pay Range: $67,000
Application Timeline: This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.
Anticipated Start Date: August 5, 2025
Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity
We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.
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