A bachelor's degree in special education or a related field is required.
A valid Michigan Teacher Certificate with a special education endorsement is required.
Previous successful special education teaching experience is required.
Knowledge of Michigan state standards related to special education is required.
The position requires the ability to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.
Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.
The position may require standing or walking for extended periods, including during supervisory duties.
The position may require occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students.
The position requires regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication.
The position requires the ability to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
Schedule, coordinate, and implement evaluations and individualized education program (IEP) team services.
Collaborate with pathway supervisors, instructional and support staff, and parents or guardians of students with IEPs.
Act as a liaison to other district staff and provide resources and information regarding special education programs and services.
Ensure established district procedures are followed in alignment with state and federal regulatory requirements.
Perform data analysis as needed.
Respond to parents or guardians and other individuals supporting a student's IEP as needed.
Desired Qualifications
At least five years of previous special education teaching or related experience.
A master's degree in special education or a related field.
Salary Range: 52915 to 107735 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring a Special Education Specialist. This individual will be responsible for the scheduling, coordination, implementation, of evaluations and individualized education program (IEP) team services. This includes collaboration with pathway supervisors, instructional and support staff, and parents(s)/guardian(s) of students with IEPs. In addition, this individual will act as a liaison to other district staff and provide resources/information regarding special education programs and services. The Special Education Specialist will ensure that established district procedures are followed in alignment with state and federal regulatory requirements. Additional responsibilities may include data analysis, responding to parents(s)/guardian(s) and other individuals supporting a student’s IEP.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in special education or related field
Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate with special education endorsement
Previous successful Special Education teaching experience
Knowledge of the Michigan state standards related to Special Education
Commitment to Lansing School District’s mission and vision
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in special education or related field
At least five years of previous special education teaching or related experience
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.
Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.
May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties.
Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students.
Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication.
Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).