What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor of Special Services position at Administrative Services Center?
Qualifications:
- A Master's Degree required
- Full approval in at least one area of special education
- Three years of successful experience in special education
- Must meet State of Michigan qualifications for Supervisor of Special Education (R340.1772).
- Demonstrated ability to work with students, staff, administration, parents, community and Board of Education.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with various employee groups.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Understanding of technology and its application to the operational functions of a public-school district.
- Strong organizational skills, with outstanding attention to detail.
- Demonstrated successful administrative, supervisory or managerial experience.
Description:
The Supervisor of Special Services is directly responsible to the Executive Director of Special Services and supports the Special Services Department by providing program supervision, monitoring compliance, making recommendations for staffing, assisting with staff evaluation and providing consultation to buildings.
- Provide administrative support for the implementation of appropriate special education programs and services in assigned buildings.
- Serve as immediate supervisor for assigned itinerant staff and conduct performance evaluations as assigned.
- Provide specific program supervision for assigned special education categorical programs.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring of special education programs and services to ensure compliance with IDEA and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education.
- Maintain regular contact with and provide consultation to building principals concerning the on-site management of special education programs and services.
- As needed or requested, assist building principals with special education teacher evaluations and staff supervision.
- Make recommendations regarding staffing needs to the Executive Director of Special Services.
- As needed, advise and assist principals concerning the special education referral, evaluation, and placement process, including facilitating Individualized Education Program team meetings.
- Work with building principals and special education personnel to ensure the accuracy and proper maintenance of student records.
- Coordinate and facilitate all placements of students with IEPs into and out of their home school buildings including any needed transportation.
- Coordinate all referrals for student placements into and out of county center programs for assigned programs and buildings.
- Recommend supplies, materials and professional development requests for special education personnel to the Executive Director of Special Services.
- Assist with the planning and development of facilities used for Special Services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Applicants must apply online at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Please scan your letter of application, resume, transcripts, credentials, letters of recommendation, and certificates and upload to your online application. Any questions may be directed via phone at 586.797.1130.
NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency.
Salary : $89,792 - $114,368