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Ser Metro-Detroit Student Services Coordinator (Special Education Supervisor) in Detroit, Michigan
JOB TITLE: Student Services Coordinator (Special Education Supervisor)
DIVISION: Youth Services
DEPARTMENT: SER YouthBuild Learning Academy (SER Metro Charter School)
LOCATION: Samaritan Center (East) and Youth Reengagement Center (Southwest)
REPORTS TO: Principal
FLSA STATUS: Exempt/Salaried
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Regular
APPROVED DATE: 2/29/2024
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JOB SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Student Services Coordinator is to coordinate and supervise special education programs/services. The coordinator will provide district wide leadership for effective program development and be responsible for evaluating and monitoring programs and services to assure implementation consistent with state and federal mandates. The diverse nature of programs and services coordinated will require ongoing planning and coordination with building administrators and leadership staff within the SER YouthBuild Learning Academy.
*About SER YOUTHBUILD Learning Academy: * SYLA is a charter high school for youth ages 14-21. Its model combines classroom instruction by a certified teacher with enabling students to learn a trade while in school, providing learners with the knowledge, skills, and self-discipline necessary to become successful citizens in a global society. At SYLA you will be part of a team that believes in this mission and makes real impact in young people's lives.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Embrace the District's mission, vision and collective commitments in order to make decisions that reflect the District's philosophy that places the needs of children and their education first.
- Facilitate the development and supervision of special education programs, services, and staff for both campuses.
- Assists in the recruitment, selection, and recommendation for hiring of special education teachers and staff.
- Ensure that the programs and services coordinated are in compliance with specialized state and federal requirements.
- Provide leadership to programs to assist staff and parents in evaluating student's educational needs and in modifying or selecting programs and activities to meet these needs.
- Coordinate staff training focused on curriculum, special education policies and procedures and student information portal.
- Serve a liaison between the school, families, and community resources to ensure comprehensive and appropriate services are provided to students with disabilities.
- Stay current on laws, regulations and best practices related to special education services.
- Serve at the district's 504 liaison.
- Provide assistance to building administrators and other leadership staff in the development of programs, evaluation of staff and refinement of procedures.
- Experience with implementation of MiAccess and possesses an understanding of Special Education Indicators and secondary transition.
- Input of data for special education services into the student information system
- Commit to the goals and objectives of the program and to the mission of SER Metro-Detroit and SER YouthBuild Learning Academy.
- Contribute to the team effort by performing other duties as assigned.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Eligibility for approval as a supervisor of special education by the State of Michigan under the State Special Education Code or eligible for temporary approval is required.
Master's degree in an area of Special Education with at least 5 years