Director - Lamphere Center

Director - Lamphere Center

Location: Lamphere Center
Salary: At the appropriate step on the salary schedule
Qualifications:
Master's degree, or higher in Special Education, Educational Leadership or related field.
Eligibility for full approval as a Supervisor or Director of Special Education, in addition to an administrator certification.
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with at least five (5) years of experience in a special education setting
Experience with low-incidence disabilities and Center Program Operation, preferred
Successful administrative experience providing or supervising special education services is strongly preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of Secondary and post-secondary special education service delivery models is highly desired
Demonstrated administrative ability and experience in collaborative skills and attitudes to work with others in teams, effective interpersonal communication skills, creativity, problem-solving and flexibility
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively balance independent decision-making with collaborative leadership across multidisciplinary teams
Responsibilities:
Supervise the Lamphere Center Special Education Center-Based Program
Oversee all operation of the school and its personnel
Maintain a safe building that creates a positive school climate and culture
Monitor, evaluate, and ensure development and implementation of quality evaluations, IEPs, referrals, transition planning, re-evaluations, and provision of a free appropriate public education
Direct, supervise, and evaluate special education teachers, paraprofessionals, ancillary staff, and building-based teacher consultants
Lead recruitment, selection, and recommendation for hiring of personnel for the building
Plans, promotes, and delivers in-depth and ongoing professional learning
Assists in planning and developing the school budget and supervises the expenditures from this budget and all fiscal matters pertaining to the school
Establishes high expectations for teacher and student performance
Coordinates building-level programs and/or initiatives
Communicates regularly with families regarding school activities, student needs or concerns
Ensure all special education programs and services meet State and Federal guidelines and adhere to monitoring procedures
Coordinate the development and maintenance of support services and special education forms; maintain student files, and respond to requests for records as appropriate
Work cooperatively with Oakland Schools and county Special Education Administration to monitor, evaluate, and make final recommendations regarding student referrals
Participates effectively and cooperatively as a member of the Lamphere Administrative Team, attending all required Administrative meetings, School Board meetings, and districtwide committee meetings
Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent
This position is classified as Exempt Employment is contingent upon disclosure in accordance with PA-189. Ability to withstand the strains and successfully manage the responsibilities of the position. Must demonstrate reliability and punctuality, with a strong record of consistent attendance. Regular and dependable presence during school hours is essential. All staff members are expected to maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward one another at all times. Selected candidates will be required to have a district paid fingerprint criminal history check processed through the Michigan State Police and FBI. It shall be the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.