Special Education Supervisor

JOB POSTING

Special Education Supervisor

Summary:

The Special Education Supervisor provides leadership, oversight, and support for related service providers and therapy staff assigned to local constituent districts. This position is responsible for the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, and professional development of therapy personnel to ensure high-quality, compliant, and effective service delivery to students with disabilities in accordance with IDEA, the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), and district policies. The Supervisor collaborates with local district administrators to ensure services are aligned with student IEPs, support student progress, and maintain compliance with state and federal special education requirements. The Supervisor will provide consultation and support to building administrators regarding the development and management of special education programming within their districts.

Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field

2. Full or temporary approval as a Supervisor of Special Education under Michigan Administrative Rule R 340.1772

3. Full approval in at least one area of special education

4. Demonstrated knowledge of IDEA, MARSE, IEP processes and special education compliance requirements

5. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills

6. Ability to manage conflict constructively and problem-solve complex student, staff and program issues

7. Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, staff, parents and community agencies

8. Prior administrative or supervisory experience. Experience supervising itinerant and/or center- based special education staff preferred.

9. Knowledge of related service disciplines (e.g., SLP, OT, PT, School Social Work, Psychology)

10. Experience with program and staff evaluation, mentoring and professional development planning

11. Successful completion of required background checks

Reports To: Director of Special Education

Supervises: Related service providers; ISD run special education programming

Responsibilities:

Staffing & Human Resources

• Lead recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of therapy and related service personnel (e.g., speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, school psychologists, behavior specialists, etc.).
• Assign therapy staff to constituent districts based on student need, caseload, and program requirements.
• Ensure appropriate licensure, certification, and credential compliance.
• Monitor staff workload and caseload distribution to maintain equitable and legally compliant service delivery.

Supervision & Evaluation

• Provide direct supervision and annual performance evaluations for therapy staff in accordance with Michigan law and ISD procedures.
• Conduct formal and informal observations of service delivery.
• Provide constructive feedback and implement improvement plans when necessary.
• Address performance concerns in collaboration with Human Resources and administration.

Program Oversight & Compliance

• Ensure therapy services are delivered in alignment with IEPs and student needs.
• Monitor documentation practices (e.g., service logs, progress notes, Medicaid documentation if applicable).
• Support compliance with IDEA, MARSE, Section 504, and FERPA.
• Assist in resolving service delivery concerns, complaints, or disputes.

Collaboration & Consultation

• Serve as a liaison between ISD therapy staff and local district administrators.
• Collaborate with building principals, special education directors, and IEP teams to address student needs.
• Support problem-solving for complex cases involving behavioral, social-emotional, communication, or physical needs.
• Participate in IEP meetings as needed to support service coordination.
• Provide consultation to building administrators regarding the management of special education programming within their districts
• Coordinate placements into and out of district and center-based programs, including transitions back to local districts

Professional Development

• Coordinate and provide ongoing professional development for therapy staff.
• Facilitate regular meetings to promote best practices, collaboration, and compliance updates.
• Support new staff mentoring and induction processes. Program Development & Leadership
• Assist in developing procedures, protocols, and service delivery models for related services.
• Analyze service delivery data to inform staffing and program decisions.

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  Support budget planning related to therapy personnel and contracted services.

Terms of Employment: 210-day contract

Salary Range: The salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate's education and demonstrated experience to fulfill the position's requirements as determined by the administration and per the C.O.O.R. Educational Association bargaining agreement, including full benefits. A suggested salary range is $78,100- $95,900.

Hours to be Worked: Minimum of 8 hours per day

Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated annually as required.