Lansing School District
LASA District Administrator
AssistantDirectorofElementarySpecialEducationServices&Programs
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“Assistant Director of Elementary Special Education Services & Programs at Lansing School District. Skills: Elementary special education, Special education services and programs, IDEA, MARSE, Michigan Department of Education (MDE) guidance, MiMTSS. Support the coordination and delivery of special education services for students in grades K–5. Ensure compliance with MARSE requirements”
Industry & Context.
Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces, 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, 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate or eligibility (Special Education Supervisor approval will suffice), Experience in elementary special education
Nice to Have
Master’s degree or higher in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field, Special Education approval
What You'll Do.
Support the coordination and delivery of special education services for students in grades K–5
Ensure compliance with MARSE requirements
Support IEP development
Collaborate with building administrators to support implementation of Michigan’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MiMTSS)
Monitor student achievement and program effectiveness
Provide leadership and guidance to special education teachers
Assist with dispute resolution
Support compliance reporting
Facilitate and participate in scheduled data meetings
and allocation of resources
Deliver professional development
Attend and draft IEP and MDR meetings as Case Manager and/or District Representative
Coach and evaluate SE Specialist(s)
Review IEPs for new enrollments
Complete permission to place forms
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with building administrators; Collaborate with staff and families; Support building administrators through guidance and collaboration
Communication Scope
Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families
Full Job Description
## Description 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 Pursuit of this mission, we are looking to hire an Assistant Director of Elementary Special Education Services & Programs. The Assistant Director of Elementary Special Education Services and Programs supports the coordination and delivery of special education services for students in grades K–5 in compliance with IDEA, MARSE, and Michigan Department of Education (MDE) guidance. This role ensures equitable access to instruction and supports inclusive practices across the district. ## Job Qualifications Master’s degree or higher in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred Valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate or eligibility (Special Education Supervisor approval will suffice) Special Education approval preferred Experience in elementary special education and knowledge of MARSE, MiMTSS, and Michigan accountability systems ## Job Responsibilities Assist in overseeing elementary special education programs across district buildings Ensure compliance with MARSE requirements, including evaluation timelines, IEP implementation, and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Support IEP development, progress monitoring, and documentation in accordance with Michigan timelines and audit expectations Collaborate with building administrators to support implementation of Michigan’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MiMTSS) Monitor student achievement and program effectiveness using district and state data (e.g., M-STEP, local assessments) Provide leadership and
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