Are you passionate about being a leader who helps every student be seen, understood and successful?
Lionsgate Academy’s mission is designed to educate students living with Autism and other learning differences and is seeking a mission-driven Special Education Program Manager to lead our Center Based program. Our school is built on a foundation of inclusion, respect, and customized learning — and we need a leader ready to continue our commitment to student-centered excellence.
Salary range: $55,000-$75,000 (197 duty days)
Benefits: full benefit options including medical, vision, disability, HSA, FSA, 403b and free dental, as well as 96 hours of PTO
Location: Shoreview, Minnesota
What You’ll Do:- Provide leadership and oversight to high-needs, center-based program
- Actively coach and supervise 9 licensed staff and a Paraprofessional Supervisor who supervises 30 Paras
- Collaborate with teams to develop and deliver behavioral and academic/functional programming
- Support students with significant cognitive disabilities in accessing education in the least restrictive environment
- A partner and visible presence for students, staff, and families
- A unique, close-knit school culture grounded in student growth
- Opportunities to innovate, advocate, and make a measurable difference
- Restorative Practice Community
QualificationsWhat You’ll Bring:
- Current Minnesota teaching license
- 5 or more years working in Special Education including working with students with autism and developmental cognitive (DCD) delays
- Preferred: BCBA certification, experience with STAR, Attainments or other curriculum that addresses functional skills
- Preferred: 2 years or more as a Supervisor, instructional coach/mentor or informal Leader
Key words: Special Education Coordinator, BCBA, BCaBA, DCD, Special Education Teacher, Center Based, Special Education Director
Skills Required
- Current Minnesota teaching license
- 5 or more years working in Special Education including experience with students with autism and developmental cognitive (DCD) delays
- BCBA certification
- Experience with STAR, Attainments, or other functional skills curriculum
- 2 or more years as a supervisor, instructional coach, mentor, or informal leader
What We Do
Lionsgate Academy is a public charter school open to students of all abilities in grades 7 through 12, and also offers a transition program for students ages 18-22. Its program is inclusively designed to address the unique learning needs of students on the autism spectrum as well as students with other learning differences.
