Job Details
Director of Special Education and Special Services
Summary of Duties
The Director of Special Education and Special Services for the school district is responsible and accountable for all special education, 504 and multilingual (ELL) programming. This position provides vision, leadership, direction, and coordination for these services. The Director works closely with principals and staff members, promoting continuous improvement and compliance efforts to achieve the districts mission. The Director will ensure program integration with the other instructional departments in the district, Clinton County RESA, and the Michigan Department of Education, including responsibility for compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
Reports to
Superintendent
Education/Certifications
Masters Degree
Valid administrator certificate
An approval for director or supervisor of special education through the Office of Special Education from the Michigan Department of Education
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with at least one endorsement in Special Education
Experience
Minimum 3 years teaching experience in Special Education
Proven leadership in initiating and implementing change in areas of special education
Responsible for all special education programming and compliance issues as well as all district 504s, at risk section 31A, and Bi-Lingual programs
Experience with Inclusion, Autism, Teaming and Differentiated instruction
Evidence of active participation and leadership in professional learning activities and at professional conferences
Experience in School Improvement Process and State accountability reporting
Knowledge of State and Federal special education programs
High level of interpersonal and leadership skills
Responsibilities
Coordinates, develops, and implements special education, 504, and multilingual programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with federal and state laws, as well as district guidelines
Works with building principals in the coordination and implementation of special education programming, staffing, and classrooms
Oversees the creation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities
Collaborates with parents, guardians, local agencies, and the community to address the unique needs of students with disabilities
Ensures that the school district is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, such as IDEA, MARSE, and ADA
Oversees proper documentation and collection of appropriate special education records
Promotes a school environment that will enable learning to occur in a meaningful manner in a climate of high expectations for self, students, staff and parents
Coordinates pupil accounting to accurately account for Special Education memberships, Medicaid billing, and associated costs
Oversees creation of and implementation of 105c agreements between LEAs
Coordinates and oversees referral, evaluation, and placement of students receiving special services
Coordinates the professional learning of staff assigned to special services
Acts as a liaison between the Michigan Department of Education, CCRESA, and the District
Mediates special education issues with parents, and staff, and advocates for the rights and needs of students with disabilities within the district
Provides leadership in developing and sharing current knowledge and innovative trends in special education and student services
Coordinates and supervises the provision of Homebound/Hospitalized services
Provides input and collaborates with building principals on special education teacher evaluations regarding case management, compliance, IEP writing, and documentation
Reviews individual IEPs to ensure they align with the students identified needs and comply with district and legal guidelines, and attends meetings when extra deemed appropriate
Supports building principals in the hiring and/or placement of special education personnel
Develops, monitors, and oversees the special education budget and budget reporting in coordination with the Assistant Superintendent for Finance.
Oversees the multilingual provision of services and teacher
Serves as the direct report for the District Wellness Coordinator
Serves as the 504 District Coordinator
Serves as Co-District Title IX and Harassment Coordinator
Compensation
$95,000 $114,000
FLSA
Exempt
Work Schedule
215 days
Duties to Begin:
July 1, 2024
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