What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Supervisor position at Saginaw Area Consortium?
- Function as Special Education Administrator for the district.
- Administer Special Education Programs and Services as per the Federal, State, and ISD Special Education Mandates 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, aged 0-26.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Act as the Designee of the Superintendent in matters relating to Special Education as permitted in Special Education Rules and Regulations.
- 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.
- Provide administrative oversight of Special Education budget/costs.
- Attend and 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 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.
- Assist the Superintendent with the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of Special Education staff.
- Keep accurate records of professional activities.
- Function as a liaison with the school staff, 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 LEA Superintendent, and the SISD Executive Director of Special Education.
- Provide supervision of ancillary staff/services assigned to the district by the SISD Director of Special Education.
- Provide oversight of collaborative programs housed within the assigned district.
- Michigan Teacher Certificate with at least one area of endorsement in Special Education.
- A Master’s Degree, preferably in Special Education.
- Full approval as a Supervisor of Special Education in Michigan.
- State of Michigan Administrator Certificate or ability to complete in three years.
- Previous administrative experience as a supervisor of special education is preferred.
- Three years of successful professional practice in Special Education, administrative experience in Special Education, or a combination thereof.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others as a team member in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to meet the needs of the District to which they are assigned.
JobID: 4252
Position Type:
Administration/Supervisor
Administration/Supervisor
Date Posted:
4/4/2025
4/4/2025
Location:
Saginaw ISD Special Education
Saginaw ISD Special Education
District:
Saginaw Intermediate School District
POSITION: Special Education SupervisorSaginaw Intermediate School District
Salary: $99,037 - $104,050 (260-days)
CLASSIFICATION: Administration/Non-Bargaining - Special Education
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Education and Director of Special Education
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Special Education Supervisor works under the direction of the Saginaw ISD Executive Director of Special Education, the Saginaw ISD Director of Special Education and in conjunction with the Superintendent of the School District of Assignment. This position will provide leadership that includes but is not limited to the 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 are operating in compliance with special education rules. This position is responsible for ensuring students’ IEPCs are correct and legally implemented. The Supervisor is responsible for maximizing student learning outcomes for those students involved in Special Education. The Supervisor will be responsible for oversight of curriculum as it relates to Special Education, and oversight of 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 assigned school district.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/sisdcc/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=4252.
Frontline Job ID: 4252
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Posted: 04/04/25
*Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Office*
"An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer"
"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. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Andrea Wise, Executive Director of Human Resources
Saginaw Intermediate School District
3933 Barnard Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
Telephone: (989) 799-4733
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, see the following website: http://1.usa.gov/1Jssk6D or call 1-800-421-3481.
Salary : $99,037 - $104,050
