Regional Supervisor - Special Education South Haven

Van-Buren-Intermediate-School-District; Lawrence Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Van-Buren-Intermediate-School-District is seeking a Regional Supervisor of Special Education for the South Haven region. The role oversees Staff, coordinates training, and ensures quality special education services across districts, with base at the Special Services Building and duties including offsite work in South Haven.

Key responsibilities include leading teams, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, providing technical assistance, coaching and professional development, and acting as a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Endorsement or other professional certification for the provision of special education is required, or full approval with continuing education credits.
• Three years of experience in special education administration or related leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and supervise ancillary staff.
• Assist Schools in providing effective special education programming.
• Assist districts with compliance related activities.
• Serve as an advisor on special education legal issues and liaison between the LEA and VBISD.

Education

Master’s degree

Endorsement or other professional certification for the provision of special education

Job description

Regional Supervisor - Special Education South Haven

Job Details

Job ID: 5877963

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Regional Supervisor of Special Education

Status: Full-time (205 days)

Union: N/A

Department/Program/Service: Special Education Department/Administrative

Reports To: Director of Special Education

Location of Work:

Offsite- South Haven Public Schools

Base Location: Special Services Building

701 South Paw Paw Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Job Goals:

The primary job goals are to:

• Hire, train and supervise ancillary staff
• Assist Schools in providing effective special education programming
• Assist districts with compliance related activities

Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s degree required

Certification:

Endorsement or other professional certification for the provision of special education, special education supervisor/director Full Approval with adequate continuing education credits toward maintaining such certifications are required.

Consideration will be given to those eligible for temporary approval (requires a Master’s degree, 3 years of special education experience, and university enrollment verification).

Work Experience:

Three years of experience in special education administration or other position(s) of leadership related to the responsibilities described in this description is preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

Skills:

• Possess clear and reliable communication skills
• Delineate roles and responsibilities of ancillary staff
• Lead teams to establish and adhere to effective and efficient processes
• Ability to create and provide effective technical assistance, coaching and professional learning in a variety of formats on issues pertaining to special education
• Monitor and assist in the compliance and correction of special education results
• Serve as an advisor for all special education legal issues and a liaison between the LEA and VBISD
• Assist in addressing crisis situations; facilitate and resolve contentious issues, IEPs, concerns and complaints
• Make student-centered decisions
• Adhere to federal, state and VBISD policies and procedures
• Model VBISD guidelines: Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines
• Seek ongoing improvement and accept feedback in a professional way
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director or Superintendent.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to move between buildings throughout the day
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel across the county

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

Position Type: Regular

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Van Buren HR