ESE Ancillary Supervisor - Evaluations

Detroit International; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting eligible up to 20%

Job summary

Detroit Public Schools Community District seeks an ESE Ancillary Supervisor - Evaluations to coordinate and oversee all district-wide evaluation processes. You will ensure compliant, timely initial evaluations and reevaluations while guiding Ancillary Evaluators and staff.

Strong collaboration with families and stakeholders is essential. The role reports to the Senior Director of Ancillary Evaluations and supports transition planning to IEP development, with telecommuting eligibility up to 20%

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Education or related field as required.
• Endorsement or valid certification in special education per MDE requirements.
• Approved for Supervisor of Special Education (full or temporary).
• Minimum five years of certified teaching in special education or related service.
• Familiarity with Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education and evaluation requirements.
• Proven problem-solving, conflict resolution, team-building, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitors Child Find activities and evaluates timelines and compliance.
• Oversees all ancillary evaluation processes districtwide.
• Ensures timely, comprehensive evaluations and eligibility determinations.
• Coaches Ancillary Evaluators and supports professional development.
• Collaborates with staff, families, and administrators on evaluation procedures.
• Maintains evaluation data, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Participates in design and delivery of professional development and resources.
• Assists with recruiting evaluation staff in line with MDE requirements.

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

MDE endorsement in special education or related field

Supervisor of Special Education approval (full/temporary)

5+ years certified teaching in special education or related service

Knowledge of Michigan rules for special education

Strong problem-solving and leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job 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.

Method Of Application

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or phone at [phone].

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.