Senior Special Education Supervisor - Mentoring

Michigan Association of School Boards; Saginaw Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Saginaw Intermediate School District seeks a Supervisor of Special Education to lead and manage ancillary services, evaluate staff, and sustain mentoring programs. The role partners with Human Resources to implement onboarding, recruitment, and professional development in line with federal and state mandates.

The position emphasizes collaboration with district staff and external agencies to ensure compliant, effective services for students with disabilities and ongoing program improvement.

Qualifications

• Michigan Teacher Certificate with endorsement in Special Education.
• Master's degree in Special Education preferred.
• Supervisor of Special Education approval in Michigan, full or temporary.
• Administrator certificate or plan to complete in three years.
• Minimum three years of professional practice in Special Education, or relevant admin experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight for the SISD Ancillary Service work team.
• Perform evaluative duties and IDP support for ancillary staff.
• Lead and oversee ancillary work teams within Special Education.
• Align onboarding processes for ancillary staff in Special Education with Human Resources.
• Maintain staffing and caseload details for accurate reporting.
• Develop staffing plans and assess local and county-wide needs, including virtual partnerships.
• Liaise with Human Resources to support staff attraction and retention.
• Oversee the SISD Mentor program within Special Education with HR consultation.
• Support on-site use of Frontline or equivalent staff evaluation systems.
• Administer Special Education programs per mandates and develop in-service training.
• Assist in selecting and disseminating materials for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with HR to recruit interns and create pathways for intern employment.
• Maintain accurate records of professional activities and serve as liaison with partners.
• Maintain professional competency through meetings, training, and professional organizations.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Interdepartmental liaison

Education

Master's in Special Education

Michigan Teacher Certificate

Administrator Certificate or plan

Job description

Saginaw Intermediate School District seeks a Supervisor of Special Education to lead and manage ancillary services, evaluate staff, and sustain mentoring programs. The role partners with Human Resources to implement onboarding, recruitment, and professional development in line with federal and state mandates.

The position emphasizes collaboration with district staff and external agencies to ensure compliant, effective services for students with disabilities and ongoing program improvement.