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 hiring a Special Education Specialist to be responsible for the scheduling, coordination, and implementation of evaluations and individualized education program (IEP) team services.
This individual will collaborate with pathway supervisors, instructional and support staff, and parents/guardians of students with IEPs.
The Special Education Specialist will act as a liaison to other district staff and provide resources/information regarding special education programs and services.
The 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/guardians 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.