Director of Student Support Services

Are you a courageous, energetic leader, critical thinker, and impactful collaborator? Can you engage with a forward-thinking and student-centered team?  Are you relentless about serving the needs of all students and families? Do you have a passion for trusting building relationships with parents and the community?  Do you make data-driven decisions? Is your goal to work with energetic, passionate, and like-minded team leaders, willing to grow and learn together?

The Executive Director of Student Support Services will oversee the District Special Education Coordinator (including Special Education Compliance, District MTSS Program, and more).  Reports to Assistant Superintendent. 

Who we are: Eastpointe Community Schools is in the business of transforming lives. Our partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and the University of Virginia’s Partners for Leaders in Education (UVA-PLE) has created a unique opportunity for rapid district turnaround.  Part of our continued growth and improvement involves increasing educational expectations, developing a culture of support, and nurturing all students to address academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs.  Our Strategic Goals include: Student Growth & Achievement; Learning Environment & Supports; Working Environment & High Quality Staff; Family & Community Partnerships; Resources, Finances, Facilities, & Technology. 

Eastpointe Community Schools is a community of 2,300 students.  We are proud of our Early Learning Center, four K-5 Elementary Schools, one Middle School, and Secondary Campus supporting  600 students in grades 8-12  (an 8th Grade Academy, a traditional high school setting for grades 9-12, and a Virtual Academy/Alternative Center).  

What we offer: Eastpointe Community Schools appreciates talents and skills that others may have missed and embraces leaders willing to challenge the status quo. As an Administrator  in our district, you will work side by side with Principals, District Leaders, and Central Office Staff who will help you  move your program forward. You will find tremendous opportunities for professional learning in Eastpointe, as continuous growth is an expectation for all employees. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of continuous improvement with educators who feel this work is a calling, and where every interaction with students counts.  

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher with emphasis in special education administration.
• Michigan Department of Education approval for Director of Special Education preferred, temporary approval acceptable.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with at least four years of successful teaching in special education
• Three years of administrative experience as a principal, assistant principal, supervisor or other district leadership role preferred.
• Evidence of active participation and leadership in professional organizations.
• Superior communication skills in writing and speaking.
• Collaborative leadership skills.
• Strong relationship building skills
• Experience working with diverse school communities

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all special education programs and services meet state and federal guidelines.
• Consults with staff, parents, and outside agencies.
• Demonstrates continuing awareness of effective instructional techniques and communicates this information to staff.
• Develops effective referral and service systems in support of LRE.
• Evaluates programs and services and implements changes as needed.
• Develops and maintains complete and cumulative individual records of all children receiving special services or enrolled special needs classes.
• Monitors staff caseloads and student progress.
• Conducts or oversees all IEP's including those for attendance, suspension, etc.
• Coordinates services of ECS students placed in out-of-district programs.
• Works cooperatively with building administration to ensure quality programs and supervision of building based special education staff.
• Directly supervises itinerant special education and non-certified staff.
• Assists building principal and/or evaluates special education building based staff as indicated.
• Recruits and makes recommendations to Human Resources concerning employment of special education staff, both certified non-certified and 3rd party agencies.
• Ensures staff development activities enhance the effectiveness for programs and services for our students and authorizes participation of staff in such activities.
• Ensures federal, state, county, and local policies are followed.
• Keeps current of related to federal, state and any other rules, laws or legislation affecting the delivery of special education services
• Works closely with the ISD, MDE, parents and the community
• Actively participates with state and county organizations for the improvement of services to students
• District 504 Coordinator
• Submits program documentation for approval, applies for grants, submits budgets and financial reports, prepares and submits program reports to agencies
• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts and draws conclusions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary & Benefits:  $101,766 - $115,500 based on experience. Includes a full district benefit package.

We would love to tell you more: http://www.eastpointeschools.org

Interested candidates should apply through TalentEd:  https://eastpointeschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx