Special Investigations Unit Director jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

Deadline: April 30, 2024
District/Organization: DeWitt Public Schools
Position/Type: Central Office – 1st Line Admin, full time
Salary: $95,000 – $114,000

Position Details

Summary of Duties
The Director of Special Education and Special Services for the school district is responsible and accountable for all special education, 504 and multilingual (ELL) programming. This position provides vision, leadership, direction, and coordination for these services. The Director works closely with principals and staff members, promoting continuous improvement and compliance efforts to achieve the district’s mission. The Director will ensure program integration with the other instructional departments in the district, Clinton County RESA, and the Michigan Department of Education, including responsibility for compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
Reports to
Superintendent
Education/Certifications

• Master’s Degree
• Valid administrator certificate
• An approval for director or supervisor of special education through the Office of Special Education from the Michigan Department of Education
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with at least one endorsement in Special Education

Experience

• Minimum 3 years teaching experience in Special Education
• Proven leadership in initiating and implementing change in areas of special education
• Responsible for all special education programming and compliance issues as well as all district 504s, at risk section 31A, and Bi-Lingual programs
• Experience with Inclusion, Autism, Teaming and Differentiated instruction
• Evidence of active participation and leadership in professional learning activities and at professional conferences
• Experience in School Improvement Process and State accountability reporting
• Knowledge of State and Federal special education programs
• High level of interpersonal and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, develops, and implements special education, 504, and multilingual programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with federal and state laws, as well as district guidelines
• Works with building principals in the coordination and implementation of special education programming, staffing, and classrooms
• Oversees the creation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities
• Collaborates with parents, guardians, local agencies, and the community to address the unique needs of students with disabilities
• Ensures that the school district is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, such as IDEA, MARSE, and ADA
• Oversees proper documentation and collection of appropriate special education records
• Promotes a school environment that will enable learning to occur in a meaningful manner in a climate of high expectations for self, students, staff and parents
• Coordinates pupil accounting to accurately account for Special Education memberships, Medicaid billing, and associated costs
• Oversees creation of and implementation of 105c agreements between LEA’s
• Coordinates and oversees referral, evaluation, and placement of students receiving special services
• Coordinates the professional learning of staff assigned to special services
• Acts as a liaison between the Michigan Department of Education, CCRESA, and the District
• Mediates special education issues with parents, and staff, and advocates for the rights and needs of students with disabilities within the district
• Provides leadership in developing and sharing current knowledge and innovative trends in special education and student services
• Coordinates and supervises the provision of Homebound/Hospitalized services
• Provides input and collaborates with building principals on special education teacher evaluations regarding case management, compliance, IEP writing, and documentation
• Reviews individual IEPs to ensure they align with the student’s identified needs and comply with district and legal guidelines, and attends meetings when extra deemed appropriate
• Supports building principals in the hiring and/or placement of special education personnel
• Develops, monitors, and oversees the special education budget and budget reporting in coordination with the Assistant Superintendent for Finance.
• Oversees the multilingual provision of services and teacher
• Serves as the direct report for the District Wellness Coordinator
• Serves as the 504 District Coordinator
• Serves as Co-District Title IX and Harassment Coordinator

Compensation
$95,000 – $114,000
FLSA
Exempt
Work Schedule
215 days
Duties to Begin:
July 1, 2024

E-mail: pepperaut@dewittschools.net