Special Education Due Process Facilitator
About The Position
An established, mission-driven K–12 educational organization in Minneapolis is seeking a Special Education Due Process Facilitator to join its student support team. The role serves as a central resource for special education compliance, IEP processes, evaluation coordination, and family engagement. The facilitator works with special education teachers, general education staff, school leadership, students, and families to support effective IEP processes and compliance with applicable special education requirements. The position calls for a professional with knowledge of special education law and due process procedures, strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and effective communication skills. The successful candidate will support appropriate student services and help maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant special education practices. This is a full-time, on-site, school-year position in Minneapolis, with a target start in the 2026–2027 school year. The estimated salary is up to $82,065 annually; final compensation and employment terms depend on qualifications, experience, licensing, and applicable compensation structures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Valid Minnesota Tier 3 or Tier 4 teaching license in a Special Education field.
- Working knowledge of special education law and due process compliance.
- Knowledge of IEP development and implementation.
- Knowledge of special education evaluations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to establish trust with students, families, educators, and leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Approximately two or more years of experience working with students with learning and/or emotional-behavioral needs.
- Bilingual or multilingual Spanish/Somali skills.
Responsibilities
- Support the school in maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state special education requirements.
- Monitor timelines and documentation associated with the special education process.
- Help ensure IEP processes are completed accurately and within required timelines.
- Maintain organized and confidential student records.
- Support implementation of appropriate special education procedures and practices.
- Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings.
- Support the development, review, and implementation of Individualized Education Programs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during evaluations and reevaluations.
- Assist educators in understanding and implementing IEP requirements.
- Help ensure student services and accommodations are appropriately documented and implemented.
- Serve as a knowledgeable and accessible resource for families throughout the special education process.
- Build trust with parents, guardians, students, educators, and school leadership.
- Communicate complex special education information clearly and professionally.
- Promote meaningful family participation in IEP development and decision-making.
- Advocate for student access, support, and educational opportunity.
- Partner with special education teachers and related service providers.
- Collaborate with general education teachers and campus leadership.
- Provide guidance related to special education processes and documentation.
- Participate in professional development and team meetings.
- Contribute to a collaborative, student-centered school culture.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities are incorporated into the organization's operating calendar.
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