Special Education Supervisor - County-Wide

Saginaw Intermediate School District•Saginaw, MI

About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive Director and Director of Special Education, the Supervisor of Special Education will provide leadership that includes, but is not limited to, the administration and management of Special Education Services and Programs by SISD Ancillary staff and those activities adjunct to Special Education. The Supervisor will manage Special Education ancillary staff, including evaluation of service providers. In addition, the Special Education Supervisor will be responsible for sustaining and adapting the SISD Teacher Mentoring program and partnering with other departments for its implementation.

Requirements

Michigan Teacher Certificate with at least one area of endorsement in Special Education.
A Master’s Degree, preferably in Special Education.
Full or temporary approval as a Supervisor of Special Education in Michigan.
Administrator Certificate or ability to complete in three years.
Three years of successful professional practice in Special Education, administrative experience in Special Education, or a combination thereof.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work well with others as a team member in a work-team environment.
Ability to meet the needs of the District to which they are assigned and the residents of that district.

Responsibilities

Provide Administrative Oversight for the SISD Ancillary Service work team
Perform evaluative duties and IDP support for various ancillary staff
Lead and provide oversight to ancillary work teams
Implement and continue the alignment of the SISD onboarding processes for ancillary staff within the Special Education department, along with consultation with Human Resources.
Maintain staffing and caseload details for accurate reporting and identify needs in a timely manner
Develop staffing plans and provide recommendations regarding local and county-wide staffing needs, including the evaluation of any needed virtual partnerships
Actively liaison with Human Resources to provide insight and strategy development for staff attraction and retention
Implement and continue the alignment of the SISD Mentor program within the Special Education department, along with consultation with Human Resources.
SISD on-site administrative support for Special Education staff for Frontline or comparable staff evaluation system.
Administer Special Education Programs and Services as per the Federal, State and ISD Special Education Mandates, including, but not limited to: Developing needs assessments and in-service training for Special Education ancillary staff.
Assist the Special Education ancillary providers in the selection, procurement, and dissemination of materials designed for use with students with disabilities.
Work in collaboration with Human Resources to recruit interns through university programs, and develop pathways for intern employment
Keep accurate records of professional activities.
Function as a liaison with the school staff, community agencies, and professional organizations regarding special education.
Maintain professional competency by attending meetings, in-services, conferences, workshops and participating in professional organizations.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Director of Special Education