Special Education Director

Job Title:

Special Education Director

Pay Range:

$65-75/Hour

Job Description:

26/27 School Year | Part-Time | Special Education Director | $65-75/Hour | Spring Lake, MI | Michigan Administrator Certificate Required

About the Role:

Serve as the educational leader for special education services within the school by ensuring compliance with IDEA and Section 504 requirements while supporting students, families, and staff. You'll oversee the development and implementation of IEPs and 504 plans, facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide leadership to create high-quality educational experiences for students with disabilities.

Why Join Us:

• CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Regular caseload check-ins and clinical consultation from in-house Directors who carry no caseloads

• Local office support with the resources of a national organization

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the District Representative by facilitating Consent/Assessment Planning meetings, Eligibility meetings, IEP conferences, and Section 504 meetings

• Ensure compliance with all federal and state IDEA and Section 504 timelines, documentation, and procedural requirements

• Process parental notices, consents, evaluations, and placement documentation in accordance with applicable regulations

• Chair IEP and 504 meetings while collaborating with school staff, families, and community agencies to coordinate student services

• Oversee implementation of all IEPs and 504 Plans to ensure students receive appropriate accommodations and services

• Partner with school administration and scheduling staff to ensure appropriate programming for students with disabilities

• Provide training, coaching, and ongoing support to school personnel regarding special education procedures and compliance

• Assist in coordinating paraprofessional assignments and special education service schedules

• Monitor student records and maintain accurate, compliant documentation

• Respond to crisis situations involving students with disabilities and coordinate appropriate interventions and supports

• Build strong partnerships with families, educators, and community stakeholders to support student success

What We're Looking For:

Must Have:

Valid Michigan Administrator's license

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or Master's degree in Educational Administration

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in special education

• Strong knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and federal and state special education regulations

• DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state

Preferred:

• Experience leading IEP teams and managing special education compliance

• Knowledge of both special education and general education curriculum

• Experience supporting students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds

• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to analyze data and use it to drive decision-making and student outcomes

About Point Quest Group:

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs—and deserves—to succeed.

Physical Demands:

Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.

Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.

Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.