Supervisor of Special Services

Supervisor of Student Support and Special Services

Utica Community School District Administrative Services Center - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job : 5830188

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

Job Description: The Supervisor of Student Support and Special Services ensures that programming and support meets the needs of UCS students requiring support under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). This is a 44 week position.

Utica Community Schools is seeking to fill multiple positions for the role of Supervisor of Student Support and Special Services.

Reports to: Director of Student Support and Special Services

• Ensure excellence, equity, and access for all students.
• As an instructional leader, advocate for and ensure that access to educational programming is provided to all students with disabilities.
• Ensure positive academic and behavioral outcomes for all Special Education students.
• Provide administrative support for the implementation of appropriate Special Education programs and services in assigned buildings.
• Serve as immediate supervisor for assigned itinerant staff and conduct non-tenure performance evaluations.
• Provide specific program supervision for assigned Special Education categorical programs.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of Special Education programs and services to ensure compliance with IDEA and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education.
• Collaborate with the Student Support and Special Services team to support programming for students with disabilities from birth – 26 years of age.
• Maintain regular contact with and provide consultation to building principals concerning the on-site management of Special Education programs and services.
• As needed or requested, assist building principals with Special Education teacher evaluations and staff supervision.
• Make recommendations regarding staffing needs to the Director of Student Support Services.
• As needed, advise and assist principals concerning the Special Education referral, evaluation, and placement process, including facilitating IEPT meetings.
• Work with building principals and Special Education personnel to ensure the accuracy and proper maintenance of student records.
• Coordinate and facilitate all placements of students with IEPs into and out of their home school buildings including any needed transportation.
• Coordinate all referrals for student placements into and out of county center programs for assigned programs and buildings.
• Process parent requests for Special Education evaluations.
• Support the Director of Student Support and Special Services with monitoring of student 504 plans.
• Recommend supplies, materials and professional development requests for Special Education personnel to the Director of Student Support and Special Services
• Assist with the planning and development of facilities used for Special Education.
• Support the Director of Student Support and Special Services with planning, facilitating and evaluation of professional development for staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid administrative certificate.
• A Master's Degree or higher required.
• Full approval in at least one area of special education.
• Three years of successful experience in special education.
• Ability to meet the requirements for Full or Temporary approval as a Special Education Supervisor as required by Rule 340.1772.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, staff, administration, parents, community and Board of Education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with various employee groups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of technology and its application to the operational functions of a public school district.
• Strong organizational skills, with outstanding attention to detail.
• Demonstrated successful administrative, supervisory or managerial experience.

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