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MSAD Director

State of Minnesota • Faribault, MN • 2d ago

Working Title: MSAD Director

Job Class: MN Academies Director

Agency: MN State Academies

Job ID : 88237

Location : Faribault

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/14/2025

Closing Date : 08/28/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-Managerial

Division/Unit : Minnesota State Academies / MSA Administration

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $46.68 - $67.01 / hourly; $97,467 - $139,916 / annually

Classified Status : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This is a twelve-month (year-round) full-time position at the Minnesota State Academies in Faribault, Minnesota. The Director of the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) manages MSAD's administration, operations, strategic planning, hiring/personnel issues, communication, budgetary needs and requirements, and coordination of services and instruction for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf blind students, including those with additional learning and physical needs. The MSAD director also ensures compliance with the students' Individual Education Programs.

Responsibilities include:

Maintaining and extending contacts and partnerships with schools for the deaf nationwide; state agencies, other educational institutions; school districts and cities statewide; and other residential educational facilities to maximize the Academy's access to best practices in education of the deaf/hard of hearing/deafblind children

Collaborates with administrative team and educational staff to formulate and implement strategic plans to extend and improve education for D/HH/DB children

Development, implementation, and support for curricular and instructional changes to ensure high expectations and supports for high quality educational experiences for our students

Support the Board of MSA in carrying out the policies and annual school goals, including regular reports and information sharing

Collaborates with the Director of the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind, the Director of Curriculum and Educational Programs, and the Director of Student Support Services to establish appropriate instructional programming that provides high quality instruction to students who are deaf, hard -of-hearing, blind, visually-impaired, and/or deaf-blind in order to help them progress academically and socially through the implementation of MSA's educational program and components of each student's Individual Education Program (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education; Educational leadership, or a related field

At least 5 years of experience working with Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind students in a school environment serving ECE-Grade 12

At least 2 years of experience supervising professional/licensed staff in an educational program at a residential school serving ECE-Grade 12, D/HH/DB children

Teacher Licensure (current or previously held) in D/HH education is required (Candidates must be able to obtain or renew Minnesota licensure within the first 3 months of employment

Current Principal Licensure (Candidates must be able to obtain MN licensure within the first 12 months of employment.)

Demonstrated knowledge and skills in implementation of educational programs, curriculum, and assessment for children of all ages (Birth-22), including the ability to share information about educational approaches, programming, curriculum, and IEP procedures with MSA stakeholder groups

The ability to work effectively with a number of systems, including local, regional, and state-wide education programs, state agencies (including the Minnesota Department of Education), various advocacy and consumer/community groups for parents and families, and other organizations serving D/HH/DB populations is essential to this position.

Advanced ASL Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of successful experience working as a principal or special education director in a school setting.

Extensive knowledge and skills in working with children who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deafblind

In-depth knowledge and skills in best practices regarding instruction, classroom management, assessment and instruction, and educational programming specific to deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind students.

Thorough knowledge of MSAD academic and residential programs, including extracurricular activities and training/professional development opportunities

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of a Criminal Background check

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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