SPED Director

Memspa; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 Signing Bonus for Administrator

MDE approval for director or S.E.

Job summary

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy is seeking a dynamic Special Education Director to lead and monitor all aspects of special education, ensuring compliance with IDEIA, ESSA, and state regulations. You will review referrals and establish procedures, while coordinating with staff and external agencies.

The role includes serving as a liaison for parents and professionals, delivering in-service training, and supporting evaluations and compliance reporting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in special education or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Administrator Certificate.
• MDE approval for director or supervisor of Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IDEIA, ESSA, and state/federal mandates.
• Review referrals and establish procedures with Academy staff.
• Serve as primary contact for parents, teachers, principals, and external agencies.
• Conduct in-service training for special education staff.
• Assist principals with special education staff evaluations.
• Provide and maintain child count information as required by regulations.
• Help adapt Academy policies to include special education needs.
• Supervise the effectiveness of the special education program.

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education or equivalent

Michigan Administrator Certificate

MDE approval for director or supervisor of Special Education

Job description

Deadline: November 20, 2026
District/Organization: Muskegon Heights Public School Academy
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Special Education Director to join our Team!

$3,000 Signing Bonus for Administrator Certificate and MDE approval for director or supervisor of Special Education through the Office of Special Education

Interview this week. Decisions quickly.

NATURE OF THE POSITION:

This position is responsible for managing, leading and monitoring all aspects of special education to ensure the department meets the necessary local, state, and federal requirements. Also, responsible for reviewing all referrals by Academy staff and establishing procedures for the appropriate personnel and other agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid Michigan Administrator Certificate, AND
• MDE approval for director or supervisor of Special Education through the Office of Special Education
• Master’s degree in special education or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years work experience in special education
• Satisfactory criminal background check.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance under all state and federal mandates including, but not limited to: IDEIA and ESSA. Develop administrative procedures and prepare state and federal reports per compliance mandates.
• Examine confidential student files to monitor for compliance with state and federal compliance.
• Serve as a contact person for parents, teachers, principals, and others from outside agencies.
• Conduct In-service training for special education teachers and other staff members.
• Assist the principal(s) with special education staff evaluations.
• Provide and maintain child count information as required by state and federal regulations.
• Provide information for maintenance of proper class size and utilization of staff to improve special educational programs.
• Assist in the adaptation of Academy policies to include special education needs.
• Supervise the special education program’s effectiveness on a regular basis.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Order testing supplies as needed by special education teachers.
• Contribute to the development of the Academy philosophy of special education.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, and recommendation for hiring of any special education personnel.
• Secure consultants as needed to work with students with special needs.
• Collaboration and coordination with system-wide administrators and specialists in the implementation of quality instructional programming.