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Marquette-Alger RESA

Our Vision

Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Services Agency endeavors to provide its constituent districts with the supports necessary to enable them to develop communities filled with learners prepared to be successful, productive and responsible citizens.

Our Mission

Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency provides educational excellence through advocacy, collaboration, and innovation.

Belief Statements

All learners deserve the opportunity to reach their potential.
Change is necessary to meet the emerging needs of learners and communities.
Collaboration and innovation are keys to success.
Communication and a healthy exchange of ideas are essential.
We must recognize, promote, and model effective education systems.

Talent Together

Talent Together seeks to provide equitable access and opportunity to the teaching profession by eliminating barriers and providing multiple levels of support to ensure candidates can complete a high-quality teacher preparation program.

We acknowledge and respect participants’ diverse identities, cultures, and traditions and create environments where participants feel a sense of belonging so that, ultimately, children across Michigan learn from a more diverse and well-prepared teacher workforce.

Beliefs

We believe that systemic barriers have limited access to the teaching profession and negatively impacted student growth and learning.
We believe that human connection and belonging are critical. By placing students’ and participants’ whole selves – rather than just their academic selves – at the center of learning, we can revolutionize teacher preparation.
We believe that teaching and learning is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach. We must grow and evolve so we can respond to the needs of our varying communities, participants, and their students.

Commitments

We commit to designing learning experiences that uncover participants’ and students’ talents and cultivate their most authentic selves.
We commit to creating flexible structures that address the differentiated needs of participants from rural, urban, and suburban communities across the state.

Special Education Supervisor 2

Marquette, MI

Full Time

Experienced

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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