SPED Director: Lead Compliance, Training & Programs

COMMONWEALTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Community Development Academy in Detroit seeks a dedicated SPED Director to lead and monitor all aspects of special education, ensuring compliance with IDEIA/ESSA and collaborating with parents and staff. The role oversees referrals, coordinates training for staff, reviews child count and class size, and works with the principal to adapt policies and improve programs; requires Michigan Administrator Certificate, MDE approval, and 4+ years in SPED.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance under all state and federal mandates including IDEIA and ESSA; develop administrative procedures and prepare state/federal reports.
• Examine confidential student files to monitor for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Serve as a contact person for parents, teachers, principals, and external agencies.
• Conduct in-service training for special education staff.
• Assist the principal with special education staff evaluations.
• Provide and maintain child count information as required by state/federal regulations.
• Provide information for maintaining proper class size and staff utilization to improve programs.
• Assist in adapting Academy policies to include special education needs.
• Supervise the special education program’s effectiveness regularly.

Skills

SPED leadership

Policy compliance

Staff training

Education

Master's degree in special education

Michigan Administrator Certificate

MDE approval for director

Job description

Commonwealth Community Development Academy in Detroit seeks a dedicated SPED Director to lead and monitor all aspects of special education, ensuring compliance with IDEIA/ESSA and collaborating with parents and staff. The role oversees referrals, coordinates training for staff, reviews child count and class size, and works with the principal to adapt policies and improve programs; requires Michigan Administrator Certificate, MDE approval, and 4+ years in SPED.