Special Education Director

MEMSPA; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Iosco RESA is seeking a Special Education Director to lead county-wide programming and ensure compliance with IDEA, MARSE, and Section 504. The role emphasizes ethics, program oversight, and collaboration with district leaders and staff.

Responsibilities include budgeting, monitoring, professional learning, and staffing decisions in partnership with the Superintendent, with a focus on delivering high-quality services and FAPE across the region.

Qualifications

• Temporary or full approval as a Director of Special Education as outlined in R340.1771 of PA 451.
• Earned Master’s Degree
• Full approval in a least one area of special education.
• Three years successful experience in special education administration or professional practice.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates unwavering ethics and integrity in support of Iosco RESA’s mission.
• Develops and administers special education programs in compliance with IDEA, MARSE and Section 504.
• Collaborates with other special education leaders in Iosco County.
• Works with local district administrators.
• Sets and achieves challenging goals; measures progress against standards of excellence.
• Evaluates programs, coordinates monitoring, and maintains required reports.
• Ensures offers of FAPE and proper implementation of services.
• Oversees behavior initiatives, grants, and professional development for staff.
• Plans staffing needs with the Superintendent and recruits qualified candidates.
• Stays updated on laws, rules, and policies affecting special education.

Skills

Leadership

Policy compliance

Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree

Director of Special Education approval

Job description

Deadline: December 5, 2026
District/Organization: Iosco RESA
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with experience

Position Title

Special Education Director

Position Summary

This position will utilize leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to support and advance special educational programming, county-wide initiatives and technical assistance for staff, students, and families.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates unwavering ethics and integrity, paired with a solution-oriented mindset that actively eliminates barriers and creates meaningful opportunities that support the Iosco RESA mission and vision.
• Develops and administers special education programs and services in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) and Section 504.
• Collaborates regularly and intentionally with other special education leaders in Iosco County.
• Works cooperatively with local district administrators.
• Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
• Regularly evaluates special education programs, services, and procedures, and coordinates required special education monitoring.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; compiles and maintains all required reports and records.
• Establish and maintain an accountable system to ensure offers of FAPE, implementation, and technical assistance.
• Oversight of behavior initiatives, including the focus area, grants, and work with leadership and staff.
• Arranges, develops, and/or provides appropriate professional learning opportunities for IRESA and LEA staff.
• Works collaboratively with the Superintendent to determine staffing needs, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending qualified candidates for open positions.
• Stays informed, updated and knowledgeable, for the purpose of properly interpreting rules, regulations, laws, statutes and policies that affect special education and Section 504.
• In collaboration with central office colleagues, develops special education budget recommendations and provides oversight of expenditures and implements procedures for purchasing special education equipment and supplies.

Qualifications & Knowledge Base

• Temporary or full approval as a Director of Special Education as outlined in R340.1771 of PA 451.
• Earned Master’s Degree
• Full approval in a least one area of special education.
• Three years successful experience in special education administration or professional practice.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license

Other Skills & Abilities

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in field of Special Education. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all RESA requirements and Board of Education policies.

Salary/Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience and full benefit package.