ESE Ancillary Supervisor - Evaluations

Detroit Public Schools Community District; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting up to 20%

Job summary

Detroit Public Schools Community District seeks an ESE Ancillary Supervisor - Evaluations to coordinate and oversee all district evaluation processes for students with disabilities. You will supervise Ancillary Evaluators, ensure timeliness and compliance, and work with families and staff to support IEP development and implementation.

The role requires strong leadership, relationship-building and data-driven oversight across district sites, with emphasis on maintaining high evaluation standards

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Education or related field.
• Valid full approval or endorsement in SPED or related field per MDE.
• Approval for Supervisor of Special Education per MDE.
• Minimum of five years teaching in special education or five years related service.
• Knowledge of Michigan Admin Rules for Special Education.
• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, team building and PD.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Proficient with basic computer skills and data analysis.
• Leadership and urban school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document Child Find activities and evaluation timelines.
• Oversee all ancillary evaluation processes and supervise staff.
• Ensure evaluations are comprehensive, compliant, and timely.
• Oversee initial evaluations and reevaluations for compliance with laws.
• Serve as a resource on evaluation procedures and eligibility.
• Monitor data to identify trends in referrals and placements.
• Collaborate to develop and monitor best practices in evaluations.
• Provide coaching and professional development to evaluators.

Skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Team building

Systems implementation

Professional development

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data analysis

Leadership

Urban school experience

Education

Master's degree in Education

Michigan Department of Education SPED endorsement

Supervisor of Special Education eligibility

Experience in special education teaching

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based systems

Job description

Job Title

Job Description

Position Title:

ESE Ancillary Supervisor - Evaluations

Location: Various Locations

Salary: $88,983 - $110,736

Reports To: Senior Director of Ancillary Evaluations

Bargaining Unit: OSAS

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility: Eligible for telecommuting up to 20% (one (1) day per week)

In accordance with the Agreement between the Organization of School Administrators and Supervisors (OSAS) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.

Position Summary

The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Ancillary Supervisor - Evaluations works under the direction of the Senior Director of Ancillary Evaluations to coordinate, monitor, and evaluate all special education evaluation processes across the District. In collaboration with District and community stakeholders, the Supervisor ensures students suspected of having disabilities receive comprehensive, compliant, and timely initial evaluations and reevaluations in accordance with federal and state requirements. The Supervisor oversees Ancillary Evaluators, related staff, Child Find activities, evaluation compliance, and assessment quality standards while serving as a resource to families, staff, and community partners. The Supervisor collaborates closely with the Ancillary School-Based Services Team to support smooth transitions from evaluations and eligibility determinations to IEP development and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Education or a field related to special education.
• Valid full approval or endorsement in at least one area of special education from the Michigan Department of Education, or valid certification/licensure in a field related to special education (e.g., school social work, occupational therapy, school psychology, speech and language).
• Approved, or qualified for approval, under Michigan Department of Education requirements for Supervisor of Special Education (full or temporary approval).
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful certified teaching experience in special education, three (3) of which must be at the appropriate level, or five (5) years of successful employment in a related service support position.
• Knowledge and understanding of Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education and evaluation requirements.
• Proven skills in effective problem-solving, conflict resolution, team building, implementation of systems and processes, and professional development training.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient with basic computer skills, web-based systems, and analysis of data.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in past assignments.
• Experience and strong orientation toward urban school systems preferred.

Essential Functions

• Monitors and maintains documentation of Child Find activities and compliance with evaluation and reevaluation timelines.
• Oversees all ancillary evaluation processes and supervises Ancillary Evaluators districtwide.
• Ensures students referred for special education evaluations receive comprehensive, compliant, and timely assessments.
• Oversees and monitors all ancillary initial evaluations and reevaluations to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Serves as a resource for District staff, Ancillary Evaluators, families, students, and administrators regarding evaluation procedures, eligibility determinations, and compliance requirements.
• Monitors evaluation data and identifies trends related to referrals, initial evaluations, reevaluations, eligibility determinations, timelines, and educational placements.
• Collaborates with the Senior Director of Ancillary Evaluations, department colleagues, and the Ancillary School-Based Services Team to develop, implement, and monitor best practices related to evaluation processes.
• Supports and evaluates Ancillary Evaluators in the planning, completion, and documentation of comprehensive assessments.
• Collaborates with school and District administrators and staff to address barriers that impede timely and compliant evaluations.
• Provides coaching and professional development to Ancillary Evaluators regarding assessment practices, report writing, eligibility determination, legal compliance, and procedural safeguards.
• Reviews evaluation reports and data to ensure assessments support eligibility decisions and educational planning.
• Collaborates consistently with the ESE Ancillary Supervisor - School-Based Services to ensure evaluation findings are effectively incorporated into IEP development, service planning, and implementation.
• Participates in the design and coordination of professional development activities focused on evaluation procedures and compliance requirements.
• Develops resources, tools, and guidance documents to support Ancillary Evaluators.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts to strengthen evaluation systems and ensure compliance with state and federal mandates.
• Assists with recruiting and recommending evaluation staff in compliance with MDE requirements and special education regulations.
• Prepares written documents for the purpose of responding to inquiries and conveying information.
• Maintains evaluation and program data to support budgeting, staffing, planning, and compliance oversight.
• Develops and delivers parent and community trainings regarding Child Find, evaluations, eligibility determinations, and special education processes.
• Participates in ongoing professional growth and development to remain current on research-based practices and legal requirements.
• Provides assistance with investigations, complaint resolution, corrective action plans, due process hearings, and compliance monitoring related to evaluations and eligibility determinations.
• Participates in district, county, and state-level committees and workgroups.
• Conducts relevant site visits and provides building-level support to evaluation staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the ESE Leadership -Senior Executive Director, Executive Director, Senior Director or designee.

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.