Director of Student Services

LakeVille Community Schools • Otisville, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

LakeVille Community Schools is seeking a highly motivated administrative candidate to serve as the Director of Student Services. The position will begin in August 2026. The LakeVille Board of Education will offer the successful candidate an annual salary range of $94,620 to $102,233 commensurate with their education, skill level, and prior experience. The successful candidate will also receive a complete and competitive fringe benefit package, including MESSA.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of successful experience as a teacher of special education or in a related area of special education.
• Master's degree required in education administration, special education, or related field.
• Eligible for approval as a special education director required.
• Hold a valid Michigan school administrator’s certificate.
• Valid Teaching Certificate.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in computer utilization of educational materials and student information systems.
• Demonstrate advanced organizational and communication skills with students, parents, and staff.
• Must possess a positive work history.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, educational journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, staff, administrators, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely, both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Ability to operate computers, interactive technology equipment, and related software.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field.

Nice To Haves

• Previous administrative experience in special education preferred.
• Eligible for approval as a director of special education preferred.
• Knowledge of planning and implementation of programs and services relating to special education children and youth.
• Knowledge of local District and community resources needed or currently available for students with special needs.
• The ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and educational levels.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of employees.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district.
• Demonstrated mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the essential duties of the position and the ability to travel to and from local school districts and other agencies as needed.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Overall administration, supervision, and implementation of instructional and ancillary services for special education students.
• Supervises and evaluates staff.
• Coordinates ancillary services, Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) meetings, transportation, and communication with staff and parents.
• Oversees EL services and Section 504 services.
• Implements, supervises, and coordinates all programs and services for students within the local district and in other locations as assigned to the administrator, in compliance with special education and Section 504 rules as directed by the Superintendent.
• Facilitates and coordinates IEP meetings.
• Serves as the educational leader in the assigned program for the coordination and development of the school improvement plan.
• Supervises plans for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating student behavioral improvement plans.
• Responsible for assigning staff to meet the individualized instructional needs of students.
• Coordinates the assignment of instructional/ancillary staff related to the unique needs of students.
• Responsible for the completion of required local, intermediate, state, and federal reports.
• Responsible for ensuring the collection of student, staff, and other data for Medicaid billing and other purposes.
• Responsible for the inventory of equipment, supplies, requisition of supplies, storage and materials, and the accounting and budgeting of funds in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Works to develop a system for the coordination of voluntary internships, practicum, and student teaching activities.
• Represents the district on various district and community planning committees.
• Involves parents and staff through participation in in-service and parent support systems.
• Develops and manages a program budget under the supervision of the Superintendent.

Benefits

• Complete and competitive fringe benefit package, including MESSA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director