SPED Director

Muskegon-Heights-Public-School-Academy; Muskegon Heights (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy seeks a dynamic Special Education Director to lead and monitor all aspects of the SPED program, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

The role requires Michigan Administrator Certificate and MDE approval, a Master’s in SPED, and at least four years of SPED experience. A $3,000 signing bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have Michigan Administrator Certificate and MDE approval.
• 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 IDEIA, ESSA and state/federal mandates; develop administrative procedures and prepare reports.
• Examine confidential student files to monitor for compliance.
• Serve as contact for parents, teachers, principals and outside agencies.
• Conduct in-service training for special education staff.
• Assist principals with SPED staff evaluations.
• Provide and maintain child count information as required by regulations.
• Assist in adapting Academy policies to SPED needs.
• Supervise the SPED program's effectiveness regularly.

Education

Michigan Administrator Certificate

Master's degree in Special Education

MDE approval for director or supervisor of Special Education

Minimum of 4 years SPED experience

Job description

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.
• Travel if required or necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory criminal background check.

Equal Opportunty Employer