Special Education Specialist

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.

• 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

• Master's degree in special education or related field
• At least five years of previous special education teaching or related experience

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

We value diverse perspectives, fostering a rich environment for both professional growth and student experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite all passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. A member of our team will be in contact with you about setting up interviews within two weeks of the posting’s closing if you are selected. If you are interested in multiple positions that are in the same department (i.e. multiple teaching positions), you only need to apply to one posting, as we consider all of our incoming external candidates for all the roles for which they are potentially qualified. If you'd like, you can indicate in the final question other roles for which you might be interested.

If you are an internal candidate, please apply with your SSO email address (i.e. smithj0601@lansingschools.net instead of john.smith@lansingschools.net). Also, while a resume will help your candidacy as an internal candidate, you do not need to submit one. The application will still require one though, so submit a blank document instead.

Again, we are incredibly grateful that you are interested in joining our mission-driven team, and we can't wait to meet you!