Exceptional Student Education Supervisor - Information System Management
Date Posted: Mar 10, 2023
Job Description
Job Title
Position Title: Exceptional Student Education Supervisor - Information System Management
Location: Various Locations
Salary: $78,731 - $98,840
Reports to: Exceptional Student Education Senior Director, Information System Management or Designee
Bargaining Unit: OSAS
Benefits Eligible: Yes
In accordance with the Agreement between the Organization of School Administrators and Supervisors (OSAS) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.
Position Summary
The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Supervisor works under the direction of the ESE Senior Director of Information System Management to coordinate, monitor and evaluate the comprehensive continuum of services at all levels. In collaboration with District and community stakeholders, the ESE Supervisor will ensure students with exceptionalities are placed in their least restrictive environment (LRE) and serve as a liaison between parents and schools to offer FAPE and ESE program placements.The ESE Supervisor will oversee the operations of PowerSchool Special Programs and Medicaid.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree or higher in Education or field related to special education
Valid endorsement in at least one area of special education from the Michigan Department of Education
Approved, or is qualified for approval, under Michigan Department of Education requirements for Supervisor of Special Education (full or temporary approval)
A minimum of¿five (5) years of successful certified teaching experience in special education, three (3) of which must be at the level
Knowledge and understanding of Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education and how it relates to the development, implementation and monitoring of ESE programs, services, procedures and processes ¿
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Proficient with basic computer skills and web-based systems
Demonstrated leadership skills in past assignments
Experience and strong orientation toward urban school systems, preferred
Essential Functions
Serves as a resource for District staff, families, and students.
Interacts with parents of students with exceptionalities for the purpose of defining and implementing services addressing the unique needs of eligible students.
Participates in the design and coordination of professional development activities to inform and equip staff with knowledge and skills needed in special education programs.
specialized instruction and assessment with District curriculum standards.
Assists with recruiting, recommending and assigning teachers and support aides.
Prepares written documents for the purpose of responding to inquiries and conveying information.
Maintains appropriate student and program data to support the development, presentation and management of program budgets.
In collaboration with District personnel, develops and delivers parent and community trainings that promote cooperative and supportive relationships to improve the outcomes of students with disabilities.
Participates in ongoing professional growth and development to remain current on researched based best practices.
Provides assistance with the investigation, resolution and implementation of corrective actions related to complaints, due process hearings, and compliance monitoring
Provides consultation to the ESE Leadership Team, principals, and other stakeholders regarding program operations.
Collaborates/Participates in weekly/monthly working sessions with PowerSchool support to discuss/determine/improve SP system/forms functionality.
Provides systems-based support to designated Cohort ESE Lead Administrators and supervisors.
Monitors/Expedites school-to-school, initial & out-of-district ESE enrollments.
Provide daily 1:1 support to ESE teachers, support staff, and administration on PowerSchool Special Programs system navigation
Develops needs-based resource tools for ESE teachers, administrators, and support staff.
Monitors/Processes Transfers of Students with Disabilities (SEE Placements).
Updates/Develops interdepartmental Hub and PowerSchool Special Programs based resources.
Monitors/Processes placements for annual promotions and retentions of students with exceptionalities.
Collaborates/Participates in weekly/monthly/quarterly working sessions with DPSCD Student Information Systems (SIS) and DPSCD Enrollment regarding district-wide enrollment/count processes/General Collection to improve/streamline quality, effectiveness and efficiency.
Manually updates staff and student ESE profiles and records in the PowerSchool Special Programs system.
Develops and Updates standard operating procedures to ensure alignment with state and federal mandates.
Supports state mandated requests regarding Medicaid compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.
Security Clearance:
Internal Applicants
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.
External Applicants
In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.
Method of Application:
Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.
Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897.
DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions? Concerns? contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or [email protected] or 3011 West Grand Boulevard, 14th Floor, Detroit MI 48202.
