Special Education Specialist

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

3d • $52,915 - $107,735

About The Position

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring a Special Education Specialist. This individual will be responsible for the scheduling, coordination, implementation, of evaluations and individualized education program (IEP) team services. This includes collaboration with pathway supervisors, instructional and support staff, and parents(s)/guardian(s) of students with IEPs. In addition, this individual will act as a liaison to other district staff and provide resources/information regarding special education programs and services. The Special Education Specialist will ensure that established district procedures are followed in alignment with state and federal regulatory requirements. Additional responsibilities may include data analysis, responding to parents(s)/guardian(s) and other individuals supporting a student’s IEP.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in special education or related field
• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate with special education endorsement
• Previous successful Special Education teaching experience
• Knowledge of the Michigan state standards related to Special Education
• Commitment to Lansing School District’s mission and vision

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in special education or related field
• At least five years of previous special education teaching or related experience

Responsibilities

• scheduling, coordination, implementation, of evaluations and individualized education program (IEP) team services
• collaboration with pathway supervisors, instructional and support staff, and parents(s)/guardian(s) of students with IEPs
• act as a liaison to other district staff and provide resources/information regarding special education programs and services
• ensure that established district procedures are followed in alignment with state and federal regulatory requirements
• data analysis
• responding to parents(s)/guardian(s) and other individuals supporting a student’s IEP

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees