Position Type: Central Office Administration/Director
Date Posted: 9/9/2026
Location: Brandon School District
District: Brandon School District
Title: Director of Student Support Services
Location: Brandon School District
Position Summary:Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Director of Student Support Services is responsible for implementing and maintaining District-wide Special Education programs conforming to district, state, and federal objectives and laws; planning, designing, and implementing all phases of programs and services provided by the Special Education staff; serving as a resource to students, parents, and staff and maintaining adequate staffing to ensure objectives of programs and services are achieved within budget.
Minimum Qualifications:- Master's Degree in Special Education or related field
- Full approval granted from completion of a Special Education Director program, or currently working under/ability to gain temporary approval towards full approval
- State of Michigan Administrator Certificate
Preferred Qualifications: - Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education is preferred
- Five years of successful teaching experience at with special education students is preferred
- Experience leading or working within a Title I building is preferred
- Experience with Title IX compliance and coordination is preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Advanced knowledge of federal, state and local special education rules and regulations, staff management, corrective discipline, school district, and special education finance
- Knowledge of and/or direct work experience with the special education programs to be supervised
- Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the areas of Special Education, including emotionally impaired, cognitively impaired, learning disabled, ASD and others
- Conceptual understanding of human growth and development, learning theories and teaching methodologies, and special education service delivery models
- Ability to mediate conflict, prioritize tasks, and build relationships
- Ability to assume responsibility for own professional growth and development, as well as that of the staff; stay current with changing regulations, techniques, and best practices
Responsibilities:- Facilitate and support the development of Individualized Education Program process with families, students and staff
- Assists with the supervision and coordination of the creation and implementation of BSD operated programs and services for BSD resident students currently served in out-of-district center programs
- Assists with the evaluation of current special education programs and recommends changes as required
- Participate in the development and promotion of special education service and delivery throughout the district to ensure that individual student needs are being met
- Incorporates diverse perspectives and builds consensus to provide equitable, appropriate, and effective learning opportunities for every special education student to achieve
- Supervises the special education instructional programs and evaluates the performance of teachers; uses data about teacher practice to identify and support individual and team professional learning needs across a continuum of professional growth
- Builds a professional culture of trust, openness and collaboration, engaging teachers and other staff in sharing information, analyzing outcomes, and planning improvement
- Oversees Section 504 coordination for students and makes appropriate services available to students
- Develops shared understanding of and commitment to ongoing professional development to achieve high expectations for special education students
- Guides and supports quality professional development that results in improved teaching and learning and meets diverse learning needs for special education students
- Keep informed of legal requirements governing special education programs, and assure that staff and programs are in compliance with the law
- Supervise special education personnel in cooperation with building principals
- Assist with budget recommendations on established budgets for special education programs including State and Federal funding programs
- Assist with grant preparation from various Federal and State funding sources
- Coordinate and supervise summer programs for special education (ESY)
- Adheres to all safety and security requirements at the state and district levels
- Promote positive student attitudes toward school and learning
- Effectively promote and enforce school policy; provide discipline as needed
- Collaborate in an effective manner with other administrative peers
- Communicate effectively and consistently with the school's parent community
- Understand and implement all master agreements and adhere to the District's policies
- Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position, and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups
- Other duties as assigned
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
WORKDAY/WEEK: Year-round Central Office Calendar
STARTING DATE: ASAP
COMPENSATION: $115,000.00 to $125,000.00 (salary range based on education and experience)
POSTING DATE: September 9, 2026
POSTING DEADLINE:
Internal: Until Filled
External: Until Filled
