Special Education Supervisor - County-Wide

Maspa; Saginaw, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; 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 provide executive leadership over ancillary services, oversee staff evaluations, and collaborate with Human Resources to recruit and retain talent. The role includes sustaining the Mentor program and aligning onboarding across the department.

The ideal candidate holds MI certification with an SPED endorsement, a master’s in SPED, and MI supervisor approval, with strong communication and teamwork skills to advance

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education required.
• Administrator certificate or ability to complete in three years.
• Three years of professional practice in Special Education or administrative experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide Administrative Oversight for the SISD Ancillary Service work team.
• Evaluate and support IDP for ancillary staff.
• Lead and oversee ancillary work teams.
• Align onboarding processes for ancillary staff within Special Education.
• Maintain staffing and caseload details for reporting.
• Develop staffing plans and advise on staffing needs including virtual partnerships.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on staff recruitment and retention.
• Manage SISD Mentor program within Special Education.
• Support Frontline or equivalent staff evaluation system for Special Education staff.
• Administer Special Education Programs per Federal, State, and ISD mandates.
• Coordinate internships and staffing pathways with university programs.
• Keep accurate records of professional activities.
• Liaise with school staff, community agencies, and professional organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Staff development

Record keeping

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Special Education

Michigan Administrator Certificate

Supervisor of Special Education approval (MI)

Tools

Frontline evaluation system

Job description

Saginaw Intermediate School District

Job Posting
Sep. 2, 2026

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Executive Director and Director of Special Education, the Supervisor of Special Education will provide leadership that includes, but is not limited to, the administration and management of Special Education Services and Programs by SISD Ancillary staff and those activities adjunct to Special Education. The Supervisor will manage Special Education ancillary staff, including evaluation of service providers. In addition, the Special Education Supervisor will be responsible for sustaining and adapting the SISD Teacher Mentoring program and partnering with other departments for its implementation.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Administrative Oversight for the SISD Ancillary Service work team
• Perform evaluative duties and IDP support for various ancillary staff
• Lead and provide oversight to ancillary work teams
• Implement and continue the alignment of the SISD onboarding processes for ancillary staff within the Special Education department, along with consultation with Human Resources.
• Maintain staffing and caseload details for accurate reporting and identify needs in a timely manner
• Develop staffing plans and provide recommendations regarding local and county-wide staffing needs, including the evaluation of any needed virtual partnerships
• Actively liaison with Human Resources to provide insight and strategy development for staff attraction and retention
• Implement and continue the alignment of the SISD Mentor program within the Special Education department, along with consultation with Human Resources.
• SISD on-site administrative support for Special Education staff for Frontline or comparable staff evaluation system.
• Administer Special Education Programs and Services as per the Federal, State and ISD Special Education Mandates, including, but not limited to:
  • Developing needs assessments and in-service training for Special Education ancillary staff.
  • Assist the Special Education ancillary providers in the selection, procurement, and dissemination of materials designed for use with students with disabilities.
• Work in collaboration with Human Resources to recruit interns through university programs, and develop pathways for intern employment
• Keep accurate records of professional activities.
• Function as a liaison with the school staff, community agencies, and professional organizations regarding special education.
• Maintain professional competency by attending meetings, in-services, conferences, workshops and participating in professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Director of Special Education

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Michigan Teacher Certificate with at least one area of endorsement in Special Education.
• A Master’s Degree, preferably in Special Education.
• Full or temporary approval as a Supervisor of Special Education in Michigan.
• Administrator Certificate or ability to complete in three years.
• Three years of successful professional practice in Special Education, administrative experience in Special Education, or a combination thereof.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others as a team member in a work-team environment.
• Ability to meet the needs of the District to which they are assigned and the residents of that district.

COMPENSATION

The district will provide a competitive compensation package with salary commensurate with the education and experience of the candidate. A two-year contract with provisions for annual review and evaluation will be offered. A fringe benefit package is offered which includes health, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurances.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources

Saginaw Intermediate School District

Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]