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Assistant Director of Special Education

Job in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, 49022, USA
Listing for: Sylvania
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 66650 - 75250 USD Yearly USD 66650.00 75250.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Special Education

SUPERVISOR: Director of Special Education

LOCATION: Central Administration

JOB SUMMARY

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supporting, developing and implementing individual objectives of each student; providing instruction for students consistent with state education code requirements; employing instructional techniques consistent with the needs and capabilities of students; establishing and maintaining an orderly and safe environment; evaluating each student's performance and communicating with parents.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • In collaboration with the Director of Special Education, determine the vision and goals for the BHAS SPED department
  • Provide guidance for compliance with Special Education laws and regulations
  • Provide SPED training to teachers, administrators and staff
  • Assist with SPED complaints
  • Represent the District in SPED meetings
  • Review and monitor SPED caseloads and deadlines
  • Support teachers with writing of IEP’s
  • Work in collaboration with the alignment of curriculum and instruction in the district.
  • Aid and support teachers and staff to implement school-wide positive behavior incentives to reduce the number of students who commit behavioral infractions.
  • Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have mainstreamed special education students in regular classes, interpret the abilities and disabilities of these students to staff, and assist the student with regular class assignments.
  • Confer frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social and personal problems of students.
  • Other duties as assigned
    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's Degree in Education.
  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement
  • Possess or is eligible for valid Michigan Administrator's Certificate
  • Possess or qualify to acquire a Special Education Supervisor endorsement.
  • Have at least five (5) years of successful teaching experience.
  • Possess a broad knowledge of curriculum, curriculum development, and best instructional practices
  • Strong academic preparation and leadership ability
  • Ability to work effectively with others
  • Organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban school district
    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Experience in;

  • Behavior management
  • Socio-emotional learning
  • Restorative Justice
  • Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and
  • Trauma-Informed/Trauma-Sensitive Care
    • KNOWLEDGE,

    SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Commitment to Equity
    :
    Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education
  • Leadership
    :
    Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.
  • Focus on Data-Driven Results
    :
    Relentlessly pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
  • Innovative Problem-Solving
    :
    Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes the initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
  • Adaptability
    :
    Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
  • Teamwork
    :
    Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning, and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.
  • Communication and Customer Service Skills
    :
    Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.
    • TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

    200-day contract; 40 hours per week

    $66,650 - $75,250; based on education and experience

    Salary based on education and experience pursuant to the Benton Harbor Area School Board policies and collective bargaining…

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