Director of Special Services

SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288 · St. Boni Education Center

Full-timeEducationExecutive$129,500–$149,500/yr

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Director of Special Services JobID: 1660 Position Type: Administration/Director Date Posted: 7/14/2026 Location: St. Boni Education Center Position Details: Show/Hide SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a full-time opening for a Director of Special Services at our St. Bonifacius/East Union Education Center located in St. Bonifacius/East Union, MN. SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment. Description: 1.0 FTE Director of Special Education, 8 hours a day for 260 Contract Days (Year Round). Job Summary: The Director of Special Services oversees special education programs within the Intermediate District. The Director helps to support the learning and academic services for students who require specialized educational programs. Qualifications: Minnesota license for Director of Special Education or eligibility for such licensure; 3 years or more educational administration experience preferred; Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, students, parents, partnered agencies, and greater community; Ability to communicate effectively; Understanding of best practices when working with students with significant disabilities; and Knowledge of current state and federal special education law and regulations. Pay & Benefits: The pay range for this position is $129,500-149,500 annually based on experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options Dependent Care FSA Generous Vacation and Sick Time Personal Time Off Basic Life Insurance and AD&D Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D 403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match TRA/PERA (Pension Plan) Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Pet Insurance Application Procedure: Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted. Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/15/2026

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$129,500 – $149,500/yr

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Leadership

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