Director of Student Support Services

Deadline: December 11, 2026 District/Organization: Stockbridge Community Schools Position/Type: Other, full time Salary: $85000-$100000 POSITION: Director of Student Support Services STARTING DATE: As Soon As Possible

SALARY RANGE: $85,000 – $100,000

REPORTS TO: Superintendent Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Special Education or administration (required)
2. Full approval as Director/Supervisor of Special Education (preferred), or ability to obtain temporary approval as Director/Supervisor of Special Education if enrolled in a Special Education Leadership program.
3. 3-5 years of experience as a special education teacher or related service provider with current licensure (required) and three years successful administrative experience (preferred).
4. Interpersonal skills to successfully provide leadership, effectively communicate, and collaborate with staff, students, families, and community members.
5. Skills in supervisory functions such as appraisal, team building, continuous improvement, conflict management and problem solving.
6. Knowledge of statutes, regulations, and guidelines regarding special education in MARSE and IDEA.
7. Self-directedness, initiative and organization skills when given a variety of responsibilities and assigned tasks/projects.
8. Ability to gather information, analyze data and implement decisions in a leadership capacity and as a member of a team.
9. Demonstrate continuous learning and professional growth through education, training and development experiences.
10. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Performance Responsibilities

1. Supervises assigned staff through implementation of district procedures and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
2. Supports a continuum of student support services and ensures students are receiving FAPE in their LRE , with decision-making based on student needs and data.
3. Assists with determining needs, planning and/or implementing professional development opportunities.
4. Develops, monitors and implements assigned program budgets, required purchasing and reimbursement procedures with staff.
5. Facilitates the periodic collection of service delivery information required for deployment of resources, Medicaid billing, and implementation of tuition billbacks within the special education claims systems.
6. Provides consultation and technical assistance to assigned staff regarding procedural, legal and compliance issues related to special education, Section 504, and English Language Learners.
7. Assists the administration of implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and helps maintain order in the classroom in a fair and equitable manner.
8. Supervises daily operations of students’ programs which may involve assignment of staff, students and parents; maintenance of classroom space and student transportation.
9. Facilitates program and curriculum development with staff through school improvement and student data collection processes delineated by state and/or federal mandates.
10. Strives to maintain and continually improve professional competence.
11. Attends building and district meetings and serves on relevant district teams as required.
12. Punctual, reliable and predictable attendance is required.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Notice of Non-Discrimination It is the policy of Stockbridge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs, services or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 100 Price Ave. Stockbridge, Mi. 49285 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr MEMSPA