Position Summary:
The Director of Special Education is the immediate supervisor to a team of special education direct and support staff responsible for providing instructional services to students with special needs; Works in collaboration with district leaders, staff, and parents to ensure that all students are provided access to an optimal education within the least restrictive learning environment; Responsible for special education programming including compliance with all State and Federal rules/regulations; Serve as the point of contact liaison for all special education compliance matters throughout the MC-ISD; Serve as Child Find Coordinator.
Required Qualifications:
- Director of Special Education Full Approval
- Possess a master’s degree or higher.
- Possess a valid full approval or endorsement in at least one area of special education from the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education (MDE, OSE).
- Must have three years of successful professional practice or administrative experience in special education, or a combination of practice and experience.
- 30 semester or equivalent hours of graduate credit and a successful 200-clock-hour practicum in special education administration
- School Administration Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five years of successful experience with instruction in special education and school administrative experience; Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner with parents and professionals; Demonstrated experience improving student achievement for students with disabilities.
Conditions of Employment:
Employment Date: July 1, 2024 Terms of employment: 52 weeks per contract/fiscal year
Salary Range: $90,000-$105,000; Full Benefit Package; Salary & Benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Date: April 16, 2024
Application Deadline: May 24, 2024
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