Regional Supervisor - Special Education for Bangor & Covert

Title: Regional Supervisor of Special Education for Bangor and CovertPublic Schools

Reports To: VBISD Director of Special Education

Location of Work:

Special Services Building

701 South Paw Paw Street

Lawrence MI 49079

Job Goals: The primary goals of the Regional Supervisor of Special Education are to: hire train and supervise ancillary staff assist districts in providing effective special education programming and assist districts with compliance related activities

Qualifications:

Education: Masters degree required

Certification:Endorsement or other professional certification for the provision of special education special education approval for supervisor/director with adequate continuing education credits toward maintaining such certifications are required.

Work Experience: Three years of experience in special education administration or other position(s) of leadership related to the responsibilities described in this description is preferred.

Skills:

• Possess clear and reliable communication skills
• Ability to create and provide effective technical assistance and professional development in a variety of formats on issues pertaining to special education
• Ability to support and coach the implementation of best practices in special education
• Ability to implement systemic changes to improve the overall delivery ofspecial education programming and services
• Ability to identify and capitalize on the strengths of others to provide high quality services to students
• Ability to develop positive and supportive relationships with others and understand perspectives from several points of view
• Ability to design collect and analyze data
• Capability to monitor and assist in the compliance and correction of monitoring issues
• Possess a working understanding of federal and state rules and regulations and related compliance indicators
• Ability to stay current regarding changes and trends in education
• Capability of developing and writing clear comprehensive and useful policies and procedures
• Possess expertise in problem solving conflict resolution and mediation
• Ability to perform ongoing analysis of regional needs and collaboratively plan improvements for effectiveness and efficiency
• Willingness to seek and accept performance feedback

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel across Van Buren County and the State to attend meetings and professional learning events.
• Regular and reliable in person attendance.
• Valid drivers license required

General Responsibilities:

• Lead by example using VBISD guiding principles: Respect Integrity Compassion andExcellence
• Adhere to policies and procedures of the VBISD
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon time lines
• Perform additional tasks responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Director of Special Education

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISDs website at under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access you may use a computer at VBISD by calling .

Position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.

Required Experience:

Manager