Special Education Specialist

About the role

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.

Additional information

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).