Special Education Supervisor

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Education and Director of Special Education Administration and Compliance.
 
POSITION TITLE:  Special Education Supervisor
CLASSIFICATION:  Administration/Non-Bargaining
DEPARTMENT:  Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Administration/Non-Bargaining.
• One (1) Full-time position for the 2024-2025 school year
• Salary:  $99,037 - $104,050
• The district will provide a competitive compensation package with salary commensurate with the education and experience of the candidate.  A two-year contract with provisions for annual review and evaluation will be offered.  A fringe benefit package is offered that includes health, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurances.
• Location:  Hemlock

 GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:    Under the direction of the Executive Director of Special Education and in conjunction with the Superintendent of the School District of Assignment, the Supervisor of Special Education will provide leadership that includes but is not limited to administration and management of Special Education Programs and those activities adjunct to Special Education.  The Supervisor will manage Special Education instructional staff, including evaluation of Special Education teachers and support staff.  The Supervisor ensures programs and services comply with special education rules.  This position is responsible for ensuring students’ IEPCs are being correctly and legally implemented.  The Supervisor is responsible for maximizing student learning outcomes for those students involved in Special Education.  The supervisor will oversee the curriculum as it relates to special education and the assessment of students relative to special education.  The Supervisor must be fully conversant with the state and federal laws pertaining to special education. The Supervisor is responsible for providing quality customer service to the staff and the public in the school district to which they are assigned.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Administer Special Education Programs and Services as per the Federal, State, and ISD Special Education Mandates, including, but not limited to:
   1. Development and review of Curriculum as it relates to Students with Disabilities.
   2. Develop comprehensive programs and services for Special Education Students aged 0-26.
   3. Developing and maintaining Special Education Graduation Requirements.
   4. Implementing Transition Requirements for Special Education.
   5. Developing and implementing appropriate pre-referral and referral systems for Special Education.
   6. Developing needs assessments and high-quality professional development for Special Education Staff.
   7. Assist special education teachers in the selection, procurement, and dissemination of materials designed for use by students with disabilities.
2. Assist the Superintendent as assigned with administration of teaching and paraprofessional staff, including evaluation of staff, including teacher attendance and adherence to special education law requirements, development of improvement plans, and monitoring of professional development activities.
3. Inform the Superintendent and other district administrators on all relevant special education data, including but not limited to; student attendance, Special Education State Performance Indicator data, Special Education Graduation data, Student attendance data, Suspension and Expulsion data, Special Education child accounting data, and any data related to the Catamaran System.
4. Act as the Designee of the Superintendent in matters relating to Special Education as permitted in Special Education Rules and Regulations.
5. As assigned by the Superintendent, administer the student code of conduct and discipline of students with disabilities focusing on positive behavioral, social, and emotional development.  In addition to the above, support a system to deal with bullying and harassment.
6. Provide administrative oversight of Special Education budget/costs.
7. Oversee Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for students assigned to local district programs and services. This oversight includes attending IEPs, conducting IEPs, ensuring proper implementation of IEPs, and handling procedural issues related to IEPs.
8. Continually monitor and evaluate the District's Special Education Programs and Services for both compliance and quality.
9. Assist the Superintendent relative to Special Education with corrective actions for monitoring and compliance violations.
10. Complete Special Education reports required by the Intermediate School District, State Department of Education, and Federal Office of Education, including but not limited to; Membership count information, State Student Record Reports, Federal Special Education Count Day Reports, Special Education Deviations, Special Education Waivers, etc.
11. Assist the Superintendent with the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of Special Education staff.
12. Keep accurate records of professional activities.
13. Function as a liaison with the school staff, community agencies, and professional organizations regarding special education.
14. Maintain professional competency by attending meetings, in-services, conferences, workshops and participating in professional organizations.
15. Other duties as assigned by the LEA Superintendent, and the SISD Executive Director of Special Education.
16. Supervise ancillary staff/services assigned to the district by the SISD Director of Special Education.
17. Provide oversight of collaborative programs housed within the assigned district.

 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Michigan Teacher Certificate with at least one area of endorsement in Special Education.
2. A Master’s Degree, preferably in Special Education. 
3. Full or temporary approval as a Supervisor of Special Education in Michigan.
4. Administrator Certificate or ability to complete in three years.  
5. Three years of successful professional practice in Special Education, administrative experience in Special Education, or combination thereof.
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
7. Ability to work well with others as a team member in a collaborative environment.
8. Ability to meet the needs of the District to which they are assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must complete and submit an online Saginaw Intermediate School District application.  Apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/sisdcc/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=3989.  Click on the “Apply” link next to the Job ID number.  In addition to the online application, applicants are required to submit electronically a cover letter, resume, at least three (3) letters of recommendation, and copies of transcripts.

Frontline Job ID:  3989

Application Deadline:  Opened Until Filled.

*Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department*
"An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer"
 
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
 
Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of:  race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit employer.gov or call 1-800-421-3481. 
 
Executive Director of Human Resources
Saginaw Intermediate School District
3933 Barnard Road
Saginaw, MI  48603
Telephone:  (989) 249-8703