Job Description
SUMMARY:
The Special Education Supervisor develops, organizes, and administers Marquette-Alger RESA operated Transition classrooms, and related programs/services. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, reporting, and staff supervision/evaluation. The Supervisor assists local districts to meet mandated compliance requirements and supports them in addressing the needs of students eligible for special education services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of Assigned Marquette-Alger RESA Programs
- Develop, organize and administer Marquette-Alger RESA Transition classrooms and related programs/services in keeping with the Agency’s Plan
- Coordinate planning and placement for students in the programs being supervised
- Accountable for program budgeting and the completion of all required reports
- Maintain regular contact with appropriate LEA administrators
- Serve as the resource person and primary contact for all special education matters relating to Marquette-Alger RESA Transition classrooms and programs
- Supervise and evaluate assigned personnel
- Develop/maintain a continuous evaluation process for all Marquette-Alger RESA Transition classrooms
Marquette-Alger RESA-wide Responsibilities - Ensure Transition compliance in accordance with Michigan Department of Education State Performance Plan and Office of Special Education requirements
- Coordinate Transition Services for local districts, providing training, monitoring & compliance around state indicator for transition services B-13.
- Support local district teachers and special education coordinators with navigating options for high school students with special needs; develop/implement plans for students who will enter the Marquette-Alger RESA Transition programs
- Develop, implement and maintain support systems for transition-age students
- Participate in analysis of transition assessment data with building-level data teams
- Assist in developing and writing proposals for additional program funding
- Facilitate special education public awareness
- Provide technical assistance regarding state/federal legal requirements for students with disabilities
- Provide leadership for area program curriculum development and program evaluation
- Assist with designing and delivering professional development for Educators on Special Education topics
- Attend Marquette-Alger RESA Board, Parent Advisory Committee, Administrative Staff, or other county-wide meetings as needed
- Represent Marquette-Alger RESA at State/Regional meetings as assigned
- Develop and recommend new policies, or changes in existing policies, and student handbooks
- Ensure that each student with disabilities is served in the least restrictive environment
- Ensure the coordination of a continuum of services for students at the secondary level: Referral procedures, process consent, parent notification, evaluations, assignment of multidisciplinary evaluation team, IEP meetings, instructional content, maintain educational records and confidentiality of same, student registry, self-monitoring and student follow-up activities
- Assist the Executive Director of Special Education and LEAs in budgeting and personnel recruitment
- Work collaboratively with area agencies
- Serve as special education coordinator for local school districts as assigned
- Other Special Education related duties: consult on personal curricula and build partnerships with outside agencies (MRS, Disability Network, CMH)
- Lead Marquette-Alger RESA-level and district-level special education improvement activities
- Develop documents, guidance and processes to ensure that programs and services are delivered in a way that supports both compliance and positive outcomes for special education eligible students
- Work in tandem with the Director of Special Education Accountability and Compliance in supporting the Special Education System of General Supervision at the secondary level.
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree in Special Education, Administration, or Equivalent
- Michigan approval as a Supervisor of Special Education or eligible for State of Michigan approval or temporary approval as Supervisor of Special Education pursuant to Rule 340.1751
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in at least one area of special education
- Five years of teaching experience (or equivalent) in K-12+ education
- Knowledge of State of Michigan special education rules and regulations, staff management, corrective discipline, finance, state and federal special education law
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner with parents and professionals
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, facilitating, coaching, and leadership
- Proficient in technology including Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google suite of products (i.e., gmail, calendar, Google drive), Zoom
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior administrative or leadership experience
- Knowledge of or direct work experience with departments/programs to be supervised
- Knowledge of post-secondary options and requirements
- Experience with adjudicated youth
- Experience developing and delivering specially designed instruction for students with disabilities at the secondary level (12-26+ years old)
- Training in de-escalation techniques
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering professional development to educators
- Experience with Transition/Internship/Individualized Vocational Training and programming
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
- Must keep the affairs of Marquette-Alger RESA and LEAs confidential at all times
- Must uphold confidentiality of privileged and sensitive student/staff information
- Routinely requires regional job travel using personal vehicle
- Occasional overnight travel downstate for conferences and activities of professional organizations
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time: 215 Days; non-union; Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Education
COMPENSATION : Grade 9 on Marquette-Alger RESA Non-Affiliated Salary Schedule
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12:00 p.m. on July 7th, 2025.
Marquette-Alger RESA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. Marquette-Alger RESA’s Non-discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy, as well as the grievance procedure for reporting concerns or complaints, are available at maresa.org/about-us/notice-of-nondiscrimination/.
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