Supervisor of Student Support Services

Utica Community School District; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools seeks a Supervisor of Student Support Services to lead programming for students with disabilities under IDEA. This 44-week administrative role reports to the Director of Student Support Services and oversees itinerant staff and related evaluations.

The position requires a Master’s degree and a valid administrator certificate, with full approval in an area of special education, plus three years of experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Valid administrative certificate required.
• Full approval in at least one area of special education.
• Three years of successful experience in special education.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence, equity, and access for all students.
• Supervise itinerant staff and conduct non-tenure performance evaluations.
• Coordinate and facilitate all placements of students with IEPs.
• Monitor compliance with IDEA and state rules for special education.
• Support principals with evaluation processes and staff supervision.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written

Organizational skills

Technology literacy

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master's degree or higher

Administrative certificate

Full approval in Special Education

Three years of experience in special education

Job description

Job Description: The Supervisor of Student Support Services ensures that programming and support meets the needs of UCS students requiring support under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). This is a 44 week position.

Utica Community Schools is seeking to fill multiple positions for the role of Supervisor of Student Support Services.

Reports to: Director of Student Support Services

Responsibilities:

• Ensure excellence, equity, and access for all students.
• As an instructional leader, advocate for and ensure that access to educational programming is provided to all students with disabilities.
• Ensure positive academic and behavioral outcomes for all Special Education students.
• Provide administrative support for the implementation of appropriate Special Education programs and services in assigned buildings.
• Serve as immediate supervisor for assigned itinerant staff and conduct non-tenure performance evaluations.
• Provide specific program supervision for assigned Special Education categorical programs.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of Special Education programs and services to ensure compliance with IDEA and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education.
• Collaborate with the Student Support Services team to support programming for students with disabilities from birth – 26 years of age.
• Maintain regular contact with and provide consultation to building principals concerning the on-site management of Special Education programs and services.
• As needed or requested, assist building principals with Special Education teacher evaluations and staff supervision.
• Make recommendations regarding staffing needs to the Director of Student Support Services.
• As needed, advise and assist principals concerning the Special Education referral, evaluation, and placement process, including facilitating IEPT meetings.
• Work with building principals and Special Education personnel to ensure the accuracy and proper maintenance of student records.
• Coordinate and facilitate all placements of students with IEPs into and out of their home school buildings including any needed transportation.
• Coordinate all referrals for student placements into and out of county center programs for assigned programs and buildings.
• Process parent requests for Special Education evaluations.
• Support the Director of Student Support Services with monitoring of student 504 plans.
• Recommend supplies, materials and professional development requests for Special Education personnel to the Director of Student Support Services.
• Assist with the planning and development of facilities used for Special Education.
• Support the Director of Student Support Services with planning, facilitating and evaluation of professional development for staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid administrative certificate.
• A Master's Degree or higher required.
• Full approval in at least one area of special education.
• Three years of successful experience in special education.
• Ability to meet the requirements for Full or Temporary approval as a Special Education Supervisor as required by Rule 340.1772.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, staff, administration, parents, community and Board of Education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with various employee groups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of technology and its application to the operational functions of a public school district.
• Strong organizational skills, with outstanding attention to detail.
• Demonstrated successful administrative, supervisory or managerial experience.

NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency.

Benefits:

• For detailed information regarding benefits, please reference the UCS transparency site at: https://www.uticak12.org/Page/875
• Salary based on qualifications and experience.