ESE Supervisor - MICI

Job Description

Job Title

Position Title: ESE Supervisor - MICI Programs

Location: Various Locations

Salary: $88,506 - $109,630

Reports to: ESE Lead Administrator

Bargaining Unit: OSAS

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility: Eligible for telecommuting up to 20% (one day per week)

In Accordance With The Agreement Between The Organization Of School Administrators And Supervisors And The Detroit Public School Community District The Following Vacancy Is Announced

In accordance with the Agreement between the Organization of School Administrators and Supervisors (OSAS) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.

Position Summary

The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Supervisor provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to support the delivery of high-quality educational services to students with disabilities. This role ensures that programs meet all federal, state, and local regulations, fosters inclusive practices, and supports continuous professional growth for educators and staff. The ESE Supervisor collaborates with diverse stakeholders to drive student achievement and well-being in a supportive and equitable learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree or higher in Education or field related to special education
• Valid endorsement in at least one area of special education from the Michigan Department of Education
• Approved, or is qualified for approval, under Michigan Department of Education requirements for Supervisor of Special Education (full or temporary approval)
• A minimum of five (5) years of successful certified teaching experience in special education, three (3) of which must be at the level
• Knowledge and understanding of Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education and how it relates to the development, implementation and monitoring of ESE programs, services, procedures and processes
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Proficient with basic computer skills and web-based systems
• Demonstrated leadership skills in past assignments
• Experience and strong orientation toward urban school systems, preferred
  
  

Essential Functions

• Serve as a resource for District staff, families, and students.
• Interact with parents of students with exceptionalities for the purpose of defining and implementing services addressing the unique needs of eligible students.
• Participate in the design and coordination of professional development activities to inform and equip staff with knowledge and skills needed in special education programs.
• Assist with recruiting, recommending and assigning teachers and support aides.
• Prepares written documents for the purpose of responding to inquiries and conveying information.
• Maintain appropriate student and program data to support the development, presentation, and management of program budgets.
• In collaboration with District personnel, develop and deliver parent and community training that promote cooperative and supportive relationships to improve the outcomes of students with disabilities.
• Lead ongoing professional growth and development to remain current on research based best practices.
• Provide assistance with the investigation, resolution and implementation of corrective actions related to complaints, due process hearings, and compliance monitoring.
• Provide consultation to the ESE Leadership Team, principals, and other stakeholders regarding program operations.
• Monitor/Expedite school-to-school, initial & out-of-district ESE enrollments.
• Provide support to ESE teachers and support staff.
• Create and model organizational tools for ESE teachers, administrators, and support staff.
• Monitor/Process Transfers of Students with Disabilities (SEE Placements)
• Update/Develop interdepartmental resources
• Develop and implement regular meeting schedules with building school-based evaluation teams
• Build staff capacity through mentoring, observation, and ongoing feedback
• Promote and support inclusive practices
• Advocate for resources and support that increase access to general education settings.
• Collaborate with general education staff to foster a culture of acceptance and high expectations.
• Offer coaching and consultation on instructional strategies, behavior management, curriculum alignment, and classroom accommodations.
• Assist school teams with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), instructional planning, and student-specific challenges.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.
  
  

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at the point of hiring.

Method Of Application

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897.

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.