Special Education Supervisor

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitzgerald Public Schools, located in Michigan, invites applications for a Special Education Supervisor – PreK–Post secondary. The role leads district-wide programs, ensures compliance with IDEA/MARSE, mentors staff, and guides IEP teams to optimize instructional outcomes for students with disabilities.

Strong leadership, collaboration with families, and data-driven decision making are essential. The position emphasizes MTSS integration, staff development, and effective coaching, with a salary

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university with emphasis on administration, special education, educational leadership, or related field
• Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement and evidence of five years of effective experience providing direct instruction to students with IEPs
• Full or temporary state approval toward approval as Special Education Supervisor per Rule 72 of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education
• Demonstrated leadership in co-teaching, specialized instruction and academic interventions for students eligible for special ed
• Understanding MTSS and alignment with special education practices
• Knowledge of special education laws, rules, and compliance including IDEA and MARSE
• Knowledge of general education curriculum and accessibility modifications
• Strong relationship-building with students, parents, staff and community
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Data collection/analysis related to special education programs
• Competency with technology and assistive tech for students with disabilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to handle multiple tasks and adapt to change

Responsibilities

• Regularly evaluates the effectiveness of special education programs using data analysis
• Provides staff development on inclusive practices, differentiated instruction, assessment, and legal updates
• Guides IEP teams to ensure compliant and effective IEP development and reviews
• Coaches and models program processes to improve outcomes for students with IEPs
• Works with administration to recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate program staff
• Communicates district and departmental goals and objectives to families and community
• Collaborates on positive behavior supports and effective instructional practices across settings
• Partners with families to support students with disabilities
• Develops parent outreach opportunities and involvement
• Ensures safe, healthy environments and ongoing communication
• Resolves disputes between parents and district regarding services using mediation when needed
• Oversees transition planning from preschool to higher levels of education
• Advocates for students with disabilities within district and community
• Ensures district compliance with IDEA, MARSE, audits, and ISD collaboration
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

MTSS

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Technology proficiency

Collaboration with families

Education

Master’s degree in admin/special ed/ed leadership

Michigan teaching certificate w/ SPED endorsement

State approval towards supervisor role (Rule 72)

Tools

Assistive technologies

Job description

Deadline: August 31, 2026
District/Organization: Fitzgerald Public Schools
Position/Type: Central Office – 1st Line Admin, full time
Salary: $82,000 – $103,000

NOTICE OF OPENING: Special Education Supervisor – PreK – Post secondary

LOCATION: Administration building

WORK YEAR: 2026-2027 School Year, 52 week Calendar

SALARY: Salary based on qualifications and experience per Administrator Contract

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university with particular emphasis on administration, special education, educational leadership, or a related field
• Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement and evidence of five years of effective experience providing direct instruction to students with IEPs in a variety of educational settings relevant to the district’s student population (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disabilities, Cognitive Impairment and Emotional Impairment)
• Full or temporary state approval or working towards approval in educational requirements for the position of Special Education Supervisor according to Rule 72 of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education
• Demonstrated leadership skills, knowledge of and proven performance in co-teaching, specialized instruction and academic interventions for students eligible for special education
• Demonstrate understanding of MTSS including implementing, monitoring, and alignment with special education practices
• Understanding and experience with alternative assessment methods for students with disabilities
• Knowledge of special education laws, rules, regulations and compliance responsibilities including district compliance with IDEA and MARSE
• Knowledge of general education curriculum and an understanding of how modifications and accommodations work to make it accessible to students with a disability
• Creative, flexible, hands-on problem solver who builds relationships with individual students, parents, staff and community members
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with data collection and analysis related to special education programs (e.g., student progress, program effectiveness, compliance)
• Evidence of competency in technology including familiarity with various assistive technologies and their application for students with disabilities
• Highly organized, and great attention to details
• Flexible to work on multiple tasks at once
• Able to learn new skills and deal with constant change

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regularly evaluates the effectiveness of special education programs using data analysis and implements data-driven improvements based on student outcomes, teacher feedback, and parent input
• Provides staff development opportunities that incorporate the mission of the department & district including topics such as inclusive practices, differentiated instruction, assessment, legal updates, co-teaching, and specific disability-related needs
• Provides guidance and support to IEP teams to ensure compliant and effective IEP development, implementation, and reviews
• Demonstrate effective coaching and modeling in all areas of program, processes & procedures to improve the compliance and educational outcomes for students with IEPs
• Works with administration to recruit, hire, train, mentor, coach and evaluate program staff
• Communicate the philosophy, goals and objectives of the district special education program to the students, parents, staff and community at large
• Participates as a member of the educational team to facilitate development and implementation of positive behavior supports and effective instructional practices across general and special education settings
• Collaborates with school staff to work effectively with families of students with disabilities
• Develop and promote parent outreach opportunities and parent involvement
• Develop practices that provide for a safe and healthy environment, effective educational programs, and ongoing communication and collaboration
• Works to resolve disputes between parents and the district regarding special education services, utilizing mediation and other conflict resolution strategies as needed.
• Oversees the transition planning process for students with disabilities as they move from preschool to elementary school, from elementary to secondary school, and from high school to post-secondary settings
• Advocates for the needs of students with disabilities within the district and community
• Ensures district compliance with all federal and state special education regulations (IDEA, MARSE), including overseeing IEP development, implementation, and reviews, and conducting regular compliance audits
• Collaborates effectively with the local Intermediate School District (ISD) to access resources, support, and professional development opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualified applicants should apply on-line via AppliTrack at http://www.applitrack.com/fitzgerald/onlineapp/