The Menominee County ISD in Menominee, Michigan is hiring!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 ApprovalPossess 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 administrationSchool Administration CertificationPreferred 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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Coordinate and oversee referral, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilitiesAdvocate for the rights and needs of students with disabilitiesDevelop and administer special education programs consistent with district goals and applicable laws for children from birth through age 25Promote and assist planning of individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, instructional support, and the least restrictive placement for student learningMediate special education issues, complaint resolutions, and IEPs with parents and school staffCoordinate Child Find activities to locate students suspected of having a disabilityProvide leadership to LEAs to apply all district policies and State/ Federal Laws as they pertain to special education and MARSEProvide input and guidance to LEA administrators and special education staff regarding case management, compliance, IEP writing, and documentationReview IEPs to ensure alignment with the student's identified needs and compliance with special education guidelines; Ensure implementation of IEPs; Chair IEP meetings; Supervise IEP process across the MC-ISDAttend student meetings as appropriate/requested by parents, staff, or LEA administrationOversee all Special Education programming, staffing, student placement, and compliance issuesCreate and abide by guidelines to establish a systematic approach to the identification of students with disabilities and implementation of IEPsAdvise district and school administration on Special Education issues including State/Federal law and regulationWork collaboratively with the business office to manage Special Education funding, expenditures, and resources; Oversee budget requestsOversee assessment implementation and accommodations for Special Education studentsRegularly update the Superintendent and the Board of Education on applicable Special Education mattersKeep informed of legal requirements governing Special Education and assure that staff and programs are in compliance with the lawSupervise the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating Special Education personnelCollaborate with school-based administrators regarding the discipline of students with disabilitiesFacilitate and/or participate in all matters of dispute resolution with the Michigan Department of Education and the Office for Civil Rights pertaining to students with disabilitiesKnowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and Positive Behavioral Supports and InterventionsMaintain accurate database and files of former and current students served in special educationWork with Child Study Committees in developing, implementing, and evaluating proper child study proceduresPlan, implement, and facilitate professional development/in-services for school staff assigned the responsibility of delivering and overseeing the special education services/programs/process in their buildingsServe as the point of contact and communicates with parents and stakeholders regarding special educationEnsure school districts are in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations including IDEA, MARSE, FERPA, and ADAMeet with students, parents and related school personnel regarding individual student needsOversee proper documentation and collection of appropriate special education records including Medicaid billing and accurate pupil accounting membershipKeeps school district staff informed of changes in laws or regulations in areas of responsibilityParticipate in all training as required to maintain awareness of changes in special education rule and lawsExtensive working knowledge of legal matters related to special education compliance and school lawWork collaboratively with LEA administration and staff to ensure effective delivery of special education programs and servicesAbility to develop training materials and conduct targeted professional developmentUse excellent written and verbal communication skills with parents, staff, and stakeholders to effectively assist with implementation of special education programsEnsure that student records are maintained and secured with accurate information, reporting capabilities, and confidentiality in accordance with applicable lawsAssists with staffing, supervision, budgeting, data collection/reporting, staff development, instruction, continuous improvement monitoring, program implementation, and evaluation for identified special education programsKnowledge of or ability to learn multiple software database systems including EdPlan, Catamaran, PowerSchoolParticipate in Title IX and Threat Assessment trainingPerform other duties as assignedREQUIREMENTS: Trained or willing to be trained in 5D Teacher Evaluation FrameworkMaintain confidentiality; Regular and reliable attendance; Daily travelUnderstand and embrace the inclusion of all studentsPossess valid driver's license and maintain all required professional licensurePass all required background checksDemonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner with parents and school professionalsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to communicate effectively at all organizational levels; Excellent verbal and written skillsAbility to multitask; Ability to carry out duties as assignedAbility to complete assigned tasks with and without direct supervisionAbility to integrate technology into everyday workflowAbility to develop and maintain successful working relationships with students and school staffAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsPractice safe work habits; Adapt to frequent changes in work environmentPrepare and maintain a budget and exercise proper budgetary control measuresComprehend, interpret and implement laws, rules, policies, regulations, and guidelinesAbility to lift/carry items up to 30 pounds, frequent walking, standing, sitting, going up/down stairsOccasional irregular or extended work hours to meet multiple demandsCarry out the mission and values of the MC-ISDBe student-centered and advocate for studentsConditions of Employment:Employment Date: July 1, 2024Terms of employment: 52 weeks per contract/fiscal yearSalary Range: $90,000-$105,000; Full Benefit Package; Salary & Benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.Click "Apply Now" to submit cover letter, resume, and application to Janene Salewsky — HR/Office Manager-Menominee County ISD.