District SPED Leader & Inclusion Champion

Battle Creek Public Schools; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Battle Creek Public Schools is seeking a District Coordinator of Special Education to provide districtwide leadership, ensuring compliant, inclusive, and outcomes-driven services for students with disabilities.

The role translates federal and state requirements into reliable systems, supports school leaders, monitors program quality, and partners with families to improve access, achievement, belonging, and postsecondary readiness.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in special education or related field.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement.
• Administrative credentials or eligibility within district timeline.
• Minimum five years of experience in special education.

Responsibilities

• Lead districtwide special education program design and improvement.
• Serve as liaison with CISD and ensure effective service delivery.
• Monitor compliance, data, and reporting for funding and accountability.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Provide staff development and coaching for school leaders.
• Collaborate with families to improve access and outcomes.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, and program expenditures.

Skills

Data-driven decision making

Collaborative leadership

Effective communication with families

Project management

Policy interpretation

Education

Master's degree in special education

Educational leadership or school administration

Michigan administrator certification or eligibility

Job description

Battle Creek Public Schools is seeking a District Coordinator of Special Education to provide districtwide leadership, ensuring compliant, inclusive, and outcomes-driven services for students with disabilities.

The role translates federal and state requirements into reliable systems, supports school leaders, monitors program quality, and partners with families to improve access, achievement, belonging, and postsecondary readiness.