SUPERVISOR FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION (12 Month / 228 Day Position)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to provide sound educational programs for students who qualify for special education services.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Other Duties May Be Assigned
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Evaluate on an ongoing basis the Special Education curriculum, procedures and individual student needs and achievements.
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Supervise and coordinate special education classroom programs.
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Compile and maintain all reports, records, etc., that are legally required and useful.
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Interpret the objectives and programs of the special Education services to the Board, staff and the public.
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Implement procedures for referral evaluation, placement, assignment and re-appraisal of students with regard to the Special Education services program.
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Consult with parents of students enrolled in the program.
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Provide appropriate programs to supplement regular classroom instruction.
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Arrange Special Education transportation as appropriate.
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Implement procedures for purchasing special education equipment and supplies.
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Supervise preparation of attendance reports and similar data necessary for reimbursement of funds, collecting of tuition for out-of-district students and similar fiscal matters.
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Develop budget recommendations, provide expenditure control on budgets for Special Education, maintain and control the various local funds generated by student activities.
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Knowledge of all legal requirements governing Special Education.
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Assist with the in-service and training of teachers.
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Assist in the adaptation of school policies to include special education needs.
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Attend special events held to recognize student achievement and school sponsored activities.
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Schedule staff assignments.
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Complete staff evaluations.
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Supervise and coordinate home instruction for special students.
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Establish and maintain standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary.
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Cooperate with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation.
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Prepare and submit School Improvement Plans, as appropriate.
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Prepare and submit work-related grants in a timely manner, as appropriate.
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Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.
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Maintain a professional personal appearance.
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Adhere to district health and safety procedures.
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Adhere to Board policies.
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Maintain confidentiality.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
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Master's degree or higher or equivalent.
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Three years of successful experience in special education.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
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Must possess a license, certification, or registration from a governmental agency or legally recognized professional board or association in at least one area of special education.
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Must meet the requirements for a full or temporary approval as a supervisor of Special Education as established under R340.1772 of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (attached).
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For supervisor positions responsible for administration of instructional programs: Must possess or be working toward a MI School Administrator Certificate as required by MCL380.1246.
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For supervisor position not responsible for administration of instructional programs: Highly recommended to possess or be working toward a Michigan School Administrator Certificate.
DATE POSITION IS OPEN: July 1, 2026
DATE POSTING IS CLOSED: June 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (Internal), Until Filled (External)
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and Supervisor Salary Schedule
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to our website at www.calhounisd.org and click on the Employment tab to complete an online application. Cover letters should be addressed to Jessica Clothier, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 17111 G Drive North, Marshall MI 49068.
CALHOUN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Notice of Complaint/Grievance Procedure for Federal and State Laws
A. Non-discrimination Notice
It is the policy of the Calhoun Intermediate School District to provide an equal opportunity for all individuals and not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status or age in its programs, services, activities or employment. With respect to employment, the District does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the district’s nondiscrimination policies.
Jessica Clothier
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Calhoun Intermediate School District
17111 G Drive North
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: (269)781-5141
Fax: (269)781-7071
B. Complaint/Grievance Procedure Notice
I. Any person believing that the Calhoun Intermediate School District or any of the District’s staff has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of non-discrimination laws or district non-discrimination policies may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance to the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator.
Jessica Clothier
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Calhoun Intermediate School District
17111 G Drive North
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: (269)781-5141
Fax: (269)781-7071
II. The person who believes s/he has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and reply with verbal answer to the complainant. S/He may initiate formal procedures according to the following steps:
Step 1
A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator within five (5) business days of receipt of answers to the informal complaint. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within five (5) business days.
Step 2
If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, s/he may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) business days after receipt of the Coordinator’s response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion and respond in writing to the complainant within ten (10) business days.
Step 3
If the complainant remains unsatisfied, s/he may appeal through a signed written statement to the Board of Education within five (5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent’s response in step two. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representative within twenty (20) business days of the receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the Board’s disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of this meeting.
The District’s Coordinator, on request, will provide a copy of the District’s grievance procedure and investigate all complaints in accordance with this procedure.
A copy of each of the Acts and the regulations on which this notice is based may be found in the District Coordinator’s office.
