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Title: Special Education Supervisor/Principal of COP Programs
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Updated: October 2023

Position Summary

The Supervisor of Special Education/Principal of COPESD Programs will serve as the lead administrator of the programs
and its educational programs, as well as overseeing other special education services/programs as assigned.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential functions in terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act)

• Collaborates with the Administrative team to develop a common understanding and approach to support all of the

region’s learners

• Lead the school improvement process to develop a clear plan for continuous school improvement that is

consistent with the district’s mission

• Provide for a safe school environment in a climate of high expectations for self, staff, students, and parents that

has established program routines that support and recognize habits of reflective practice

• Demonstrate a strong dedication and related skills/knowledge for student-centered teaching and learning which

builds student, family and community connections

• Work with district leadership and staff to use data, information, and research to set priorities, evaluate

programming, and collaborate for improved results for students

• Monitor, evaluate, and ensure development and implementation of quality student evaluations, IEPs, transition

planning, and provision of a free appropriate public education

• Evaluate staff in accordance with state laws and district personnel evaluation policies

• Review teacher plans/performance to ensure that all elements of the curriculum are taught in an environment

where all students experience success

• Lead professional learning for teachers/staff to lead collaborative inquiry, assists colleagues in developing

evidence-based strategies, and disseminates successful improvement work

• Provide staff training and support to use the school’s data system for collecting, analyzing and interpreting multiple

forms of data for progress and performance monitoring

• Establish school processes and routines that engage teachers/staff in consistent, monitoring of student progress

and evaluation practices, interventions, and improvement of instruction that meet the individualized needs of
students

• Interact with co-workers, administration, students and parents in positive, supportive and cooperative ways for the

purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required of position using Adaptive Schools and Cognitive
Coaching strategies to engage adult learners

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• Supervise, mentor and lead collaborative work to promote growth and development of staff

• Represent the department and/or ESD at local, regional and state meetings, trainings and conferences, to foster

strategic partnerships.

• Demonstrate continuous improvement through awareness of best practices and educational research.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They

are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

Preferred Employment Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in special education, administrator certificate and/ or ability to get approval as Special
Education Supervisor/Director

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of successful teaching. Administrative experience preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:
1. Ability to maintain confidentiality with staff and sensitive information.
2. Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, professional manner in both oral and written communications.
3. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
4. Ability to consistently and reliably perform all duties of the position.
5. Collaborate with Local Education Agency (LEA) and COPESD staff to support identified needs of students in the

MOCI and SCI programs.
6. Assist districts in developing and deepening understanding of MTSS/PBIS.
7. Attend Individual Education Plan (IEP) Meetings and other relevant meetings to support students in our COPESD

classroom.
8. Timely, regular and consistent daily attendance is required.
9. Evidence of positive and sustained school culture to enhance student growth and achievement.
10. Ability to plan, present and facilitate various professional learning groups.

Terms of Employment

Annual Work Days: 260 days annually

Salary Scale: A competitive salary will be offered to the selected candidate.
Benefits include access to: Health, Life and Disability insurance, as well as vacation, personal
business, sick leave and professional development opportunities.

Application Deadline: October 20, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. (or until filled)

Application Procedure: Qualified Applicants may apply in hard copy or email with a Resume, Application (found on the
COPESD website), transcripts and credentials to:

Mrs. Kristi WIlliams, Director of Special Education
COPESD

6065 Learning Lane
Indian River, Michigan 49749

Fax: (231) 238-8551
Email: williamsk@copesd.org

This job description is not an employment contract and should not be construed as such. Additionally, no other statement, verbal or written, is to be interpreted to
constitute an employment contract or an employment relationship. Employment in professional staff positions with Cheboygan Otsego Presque Isle Educational
Service District (COPESD) is not by annual contract but rather is covered by the current COP Professional Staff collective bargaining agreement and board policy.
This current job description supersedes all prior descriptions and all previous versions of the job description are null and void. This job description may be
amended or modified at any time by the employer. Any such modification will be timely communicated to all affected employees.