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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 1

Marquette, MI

Full Time

Mid Level

SUMMARY:

The Special Education Supervisor coordinates and supports special education services in assigned local districts, and ensures the consistent implementation of high-quality special education evaluation practices and procedures. The Supervisor provides leadership in areas such as student-centered problem solving, instructional best practices, behavioral intervention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate, support, and monitor the delivery of special education services in assigned local districts.
Provide guidance to district staff to ensure consistent implementation of compliant and effective special education evaluation practices and procedures.
Establish and implement a comprehensive and sustainable professional development series for paraprofessionals and other school-based support personnel.
Work closely with the Director of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Design and deliver professional development to educators on topics including special education law, evaluation procedures, effective instruction, and behavioral support strategies.
Support local districts in developing and implementing instructional and programmatic solutions that improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Lead or participate in educational planning meetings such as IEPs, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), manifestation determinations, and multidisciplinary evaluation teams.
Serve as a knowledgeable resource for parents, caregivers, and community partners regarding special education processes and supports.
Provide support and guidance to districts in addressing the needs of students with complex behavioral challenges.
Serve as a leader or active participant on school-based behavior problem-solving teams to guide the development and implementation of FBAs, BIPs, and proactive behavioral supports.
Promote the use of evidence-based behavior interventions, restorative practices, and alternatives to suspension.
Assist school teams in accessing external behavioral supports and coordinating wraparound services when needed.
Develop and disseminate tools, resources, and guidance aligned with legal requirements and best practices in special education.
Build district staff capacity to support inclusive, student-centered educational programming.
Provide technical assistance on state and federal special education requirements and support districts in maintaining compliant documentation and practices.
Facilitate public awareness initiatives and provide leadership in curriculum development and program evaluation within the region.
Collaborate with RESA staff, local education agencies (LEAs), and community organizations to strengthen special education systems and services.
Lead or support special education improvement activities at the district and RESA levels.
Recommend new policies or revisions to existing policies that support best practices and compliance.
Ensure students with disabilities are served in the least restrictive environment and that appropriate service continuums are in place, including procedures for referrals, consents, evaluations, IEPs, instructional content, and follow-up activities.
Assist the Executive Director of Special Education and LEAs with budgeting and personnel recruitment.
Represent Marquette-Alger RESA at local, regional, and state meetings, as well as RESA committees, advisory councils, and professional gatherings.
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) at the secondary level of 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
Experience developing and leading professional learning
Experience developing and delivering specially designed instruction for students with disabilities
Training in de-escalation techniques
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering professional development to educators

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: 215 Day Contract; 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 level 9 per the Board-approved non-affiliated salary schedule for 215-day contract. Compensation includes a full benefits package.

Marquette-Alger RESA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), 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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