Special Services Manager

Position Details

SUMMARY :   Special Services Manager will provide support that includes but is not limited to management of Special Education Programs and those activities adjunct to Special Education. The Manager will ensure programs and services are operating in compliance with special education rules, manages Special Education Instructional staff, including evaluation of support staff, and acts as the BCPS liaison to the Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District. The manager serves as a connector of resources of support to the BCPS, directly monitoring the support process in place and the relationships between BCPS administrators and staff and our service providers. This position is responsible to help ensure that students’ IEPCs are being correctly and legally implemented. The Manager is responsible for maximizing student learning outcomes for those students involved in Special Education. The Manager will be responsible for oversight of curriculum as it relates to Special Education, and oversight of assessment of students relative to Special Education.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage Bay City’s Special Education Programs and Services, including but not limited to : Development and review of Curriculum as it relates to Students with Disabilities.Develop comprehensive programs and services for Special Education Students.Developing and maintaining Special Education Graduation Requirements.Implementing Transition Requirements for Special Education.Developing and implementing appropriate pre-referral and referral systems for Special Education.Developing needs assessments and high-quality professional development for Special Education Staff.Assist Special Education Teachers in the selection, procurement, and dissemination of materials designed for use with students with disabilities.Developing a relationship with BAISD staff and acting as a liaison to BAISD and other educational partners.
• Assist with adherence to special education law requirements, development of improvement plans, and monitoring of professional development activities.
• 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 related data.
• Act as the Designee of the Superintendent in matters relating to Special Education as permitted.
• As assigned by the Superintendent, manage 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.
• Provide oversight of the Special Education budget / costs.
• 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 procedural issues relative to IEPs.
• Continually monitor and evaluate the District’s Special Education Programs and Services for both compliance and quality.
• Assist the Superintendent relative to Special Education with corrective actions for monitoring and compliance violations.
• Complete Special Education reports required by the 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.
• Assist with the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of Special Education staff.
• Keep accurate records of professional activities.
• Function as a liaison with the school staff, the BAISD, community agencies, and professional organizations regarding special education.
• Maintain professional competency by attending meetings, in-services, conferences, workshops and participating in professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
• Provide oversight of collaborative programs housed within the assigned district.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, employees, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the field of special education. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Must possess excellent listening skills. Must possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work with both labor and management effectively. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception. Some driving is required both in and out of District; and therefore transportation is necessary. Frequent writing is required. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level can vary depending upon daily activity but will still remain within the acceptable noise level range.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act ( and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.