SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR & BEHAVIOR COACH

AgUpdate; Manistique (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Manistique Area Schools seeks a dedicated Special Education Supervisor and Behavior Coach to lead K-12 special education programs, ensure compliant instructional practices, and support data-driven improvement. This full-time role offers an annual base salary of $100,000 to $108,000 with a January 25, 2027 start date.

Requires a master’s degree or higher, state-approved graduate credits in special education, full certification in at least one SPED area, MARSE supervisor qualifications, and a

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in education or related field.
• Twelve graduate credits in approved special education program.
• Full certification in at least one area of special education.
• Three years of teaching experience in K-12 special education.
• Verification from a college/university approved for training of special education supervisors.
• MARSE R 340.1772 supervisor requirements.

Skills

Curriculum instruction

Admin procedures

Personnel supervision

Communication skills

Professional development leadership

Instruction facilitation

Data-based improvement

School law & policy

Parental collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher

Graduate credits in special education (12+ sem hrs)

Full certification in at least one area of special education

Job description

MANISTIQUE AREA SCHOOLS - JOB POSTING, October 23, 2026

POSITION: Manistique Special Education Supervisor and Behavior Coach

Office Location: 100 N. Cedar Street, Manistique, MI 49854

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools

Employment Status: Full Time

Classification: Administration, (Special Education Supervisor-504 Coordinator-Behavior Coach)

ANNUAL BASE SALARY: $100,000 to $108,000

EFFECTIVE/START DATE: January 25, 2027 or as negotiated

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree or higher.
• Twelve semester or equivalent hours of graduate credit in a college or university whose program has been approved by the state board of education. Graduate credit shall be distributed appropriately to assure knowledge and competency as related to special education in all of the following areas:
• 1. Curriculum and instruction.
• 2. Administrative procedures.
• 3. Personnel supervision and evaluation.
• 4. Communication skills.
• 5. Leadership of professional development.
• 6. Facilitation of effective instruction.
• 7. Data-based program improvement.
• 8. School law and policy.
• 9. Parental and family collaboration.
• Verification from a college or university approved for the preparation of special education supervisors.
• Full certification-approval in at least one area of special education.
• Must maintain full approval status indefinitely per MARSE R 340.1772 Supervisor of special education; education and experience requirements.
• Three years' minimum successful experience in teaching K-12 special education.

PREFERRED:

• Ed. S. in Special Education or Administration with Special Education major/area of emphasis and full status approval per MARSE R 340.1772, five years' consecutive successful experience as a K-12 special education classroom teacher.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3:30 p.m., December 17, 2026

Manistique Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, and local laws.