Director of Special Education & Compliance

Michigan Association of School Boards; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth Community Development Academy in Michigan–Wayne is seeking a dedicated SPED Director for a part-time role to manage and monitor all aspects of special education, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

The position requires Michigan Administrator Certificate, MDE approval for director/supervisor of Special Education, a Master’s degree in special education or equivalent, and a minimum of 4 years in the field, along with a satisfactory background check.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Michigan Administrator Certificate.
• MDE approval for director or supervisor of Special Education.
• Master’s degree in special education or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years work experience in special education.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance under all state and federal mandates including IDEIA and ESSA; develop administrative procedures and prepare state and federal reports.
• Examine confidential student files to monitor compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Serve as a contact person for parents, teachers, principals, and outside agencies.
• Conduct in-service training for special education teachers and staff.
• Assist principals with special education staff evaluations.
• Provide and maintain child count information as required by state and federal regulations.
• Provide information for maintenance of proper class size and utilization of staff to improve special education programs.
• Assist in adapting Academy policies to include special education needs.
• Supervise the special education program’s effectiveness on a regular basis.
• Order testing supplies as needed by special education teachers.
• Contribute to development of the Academy’s philosophy of special education.
• Assist in recruitment, selection, and hiring of special education personnel.
• Secure consultants as needed to work with students with special needs.
• Collaborate with system-wide administrators for quality instructional programming.
• Travel if required or necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Michigan Administrator Certificate

MDE approval for director or supervisor of Special Education through the Office of Special Education

Job description

Commonwealth Community Development Academy in Michigan–Wayne is seeking a dedicated SPED Director for a part-time role to manage and monitor all aspects of special education, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

The position requires Michigan Administrator Certificate, MDE approval for director/supervisor of Special Education, a Master’s degree in special education or equivalent, and a minimum of 4 years in the field, along with a satisfactory background check.