Position Type

Assistant Director of Special Education

Position Classification

Non-Exempt

Salary

The annual pay range for this position is $75,000 - $83,000.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $75,000-$83,000.

Job Location

Hybrid - 7034 E Court St, Davison MI 48423

Overview

Reimagine Education, LLC is a privately-owned management company for Michigan International Prep School, a publicly funded Cyber Charter School.

Philosophy

At Michigan International Prep School, we want our students to pursue what makes them different. No two people are identical, and it doesn’t make sense to treat them like they are. That’s why we create a unique learning pathway for every MIPS learner, built around their talents, interests, location, and schedule. Students are first in our school.

Position Description

Reimagine Education, LLC is seeking an innovative Assistant Director of Special Education who will play a critical role in the Michigan International Prep School. This position has the primary responsibilities of supporting the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of special education programs and services to ensure compliance with federal, state, and district requirements. The position will support the vision for compliance, plans, and development of the Special Education Department. This position will report directly to the Executive Director of Special Education and Data Compliance.

Qualifications

● Current Teaching certification with a Special Education Endorsement (Meeting Highly Qualified Status)

● Advanced Degree with (5) years of recent administrative experience of administrative experience or other equivalent combination of education from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired

● Ability to handle multiple tasks at once

● Knowledge of best practices in grading student work

● Knowledge of Student Information System

● Works well with a team

● Strong communication and customer service skills

● Maintain a “can do” attitude

● Expert knowledge in the use of assessment and assessment data to implement them effectively

● Face challenges with the focus on creating a better educational model for our students

● Build a village around the students and families

● Be a self-starter and an independent thinker,

● Technological skills, computer knowledge, and ability

to rapidly adapt to new technology (Chrome, Google,

and etc.)

Essential Duties

● Assist in provide in organizing, administering, supervising, and evaluating the effective delivery of special education services

● Support implementation of Special Education programs and activities to ensure compliance with federal, state and district guidelines.

● Communicate effectively with all members of the Special Education Department

● Work effectively with community organizations

● Support system-wide implementation of effective and appropriate Special Education programs

● Provide leadership and system representation in matters relating to the due process of procedural safeguards

● Assist with implementation of system procedures for identification, evaluation, and placement of students with special education needs

● Facilitates communication and mediation with parents and advocates regarding the delivery of special education services

● Coordinates the development and maintenance of Special Education files

● Assists others in the preparation and review of reports generated for State Funding of Special Education programs

● Coordinates staff professional development sessions for general and special education personnel

● Assist with coordination and implementation of instructional programming for Special Education Services

● Carry out other duties and obligations that are determined to facilitate the school’s mission, goals, standards, and Education Program

● Employee must honor written Board Policies and Administrative Regulations

● Employee must be able to work from a designated Learning Lab as scheduled

● Employee must be able to stand for a minimum of 30 minutes at a time

● Employee must be able to lift 25lbs

● Employee must be able to move throughout the Learning Lab

● Employee must be able to sit in chair for long intervals

Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit a completed application, cover letter, and resume.

Reimagine Education, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is subject to Reimagine Education, LLC policy, rules, and regulations. As Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, It is the policy of the Michigan International Prep School and Reimagine Education, LLC that no person shall on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation and be denied the benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under program or activity and in employment, further Reimagine Education, LLC strictly adheres to the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all Michigan Department of Education policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination.

Benefits

● 401(k)
● Dental insurance
● Health insurance
● Life insurance
● Vision insurance