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Executive Director (MN) Metro Deaf School

Executive Director (MN) Metro Deaf School

by Tracy Bell
Published: May 14, 2026 (7 days ago)
Location
1125 Energy Park Drive
School Name
Metro Deaf School
School Website URL
https://www.mdsmn.org/
Reports To
Metro Deaf School Board of Directors
Salary Range
$110,000-$160,000 (commensurate with education and experience)
Position Start Date
07/01/2027
Benefits
Excellent benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life, retirement and paid time off.
Application Procedure
Please submit the following materials to Metro Deaf School HR Coordinator, Tracy Bell at [email protected] and include the following: Cover letter addressing your vision for Metro Deaf School, your leadership philosophy, and why MDS is the right fit for you as Executive Director. Current resume or curriculum vitae. Leadership and equity statement (1 page max) describing your approach to building an equitable, inclusive school culture in a Deaf or multilingual environment. Include specific examples from your professional experience such as how you have supported language access, staff development, student belonging or family/community engagement. Copy of licenses, including Minnesota administrative license, if currently held. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates. All applications will be screened; those meeting criteria will be contacted; interviews arranged.

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive and educational leader of the school, and
liaison to the Board of Directors, responsible for advancing a mission-centered, student-focused program for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind learners from birth through age 22. This role provides strategic leadership across academics, special education services, outreach,
operations, and community engagement, ensuring compliance with Minnesota charter school law and special education regulations while fostering a bilingual (American Sign Language and English), inclusive, and language-rich environment.
The Executive Director will maintain a high professional profile (local, philanthropic, national)
and be able to access programmatic opportunities and develop unique, collaborative vehicles
with other public and private organizations and institutions. The Executive Director will be a
strategic marketer and relationship-builder who maximizes connections and develops agendas
with agencies, organizations, and individuals to increase opportunities for financial support and
program development while ensuring the school is providing the highest quality education for all students.

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