Job Description
Job Summary
Works collaboratively with district staff to support compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Supervises Program Support Teachers, Early Childhood Itinerant Team, Assistive Technology Team, Occupational Therapists (OT) and Physical Therapists (PT). Coordinates training including Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI). Assists in implementing district compliance management documentation. Directly supervises the work of approximately 85 teachers, paraprofessionals, and therapists serving districtwide positions. ;
Pay Range: $94,000-$104,000
How To Apply
Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources ;through Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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A current resume must be attached to the completed application. Additionally, ;ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming the required master's ;degree (unofficial transcripts can be submitted, however official transcripts will be required upon hire). ;
• If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify Jennifer Roberts, Talent Management Specialist, that you are sending hard copies by emailing robertjl@milwaukeepublicschools.org. ;
If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be contacted via email to submit electronic professional references. Identified references will receive an online reference check to complete. ;
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No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date. ;
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ; ; ;
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Education Requirements:
• Position requires a Master's degree in education
• Certification as an Exceptional Educational Administrator (#81) or Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services (#80)
• Must maintain educational requirements for license renewal
Experience Requirements: ;
• ;At least three years of experience as a special education administrator.
• ;A minimum of five years of successful teaching or related service-provider experience as a fully-licensed and tenured staff member.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Position requires strong oral and written communication skills and good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Mediation, collaboration and leadership skills are critical. Must be able to analyze and solve problems.
• Computer proficiency is required, including the ability to manipulate data and interpret reports. Experience in word processing and spreadsheet applications is required. ; ; ;
• A demonstrated expertise in the compliance to and legal mandates of IDEA and other federal, state and local laws and district policies are required.
• The ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines is required. Initiative and the ability to be proactive in an ever-changing environment is necessary.
Responsibilities
• Interpret the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 504, ADA, and other state regulations and policies. ;
• Support and promote MPS Specialized Services policies and procedures with district staff and outside agencies. ;
• Provide oversight and guidance to the districtwide training on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to ensure compliance to state and federal requirements. ;
• Supervise the OT and PT departments, including workload management, staff meetings, ordering and maintaining materials, and professional development. ;
• Supervise Assistive Technology Team, including management of the lending library, ordering and maintaining materials, and workload management. ;
• Supervise Early Childhood Itinerant Team, including workload management, RDA:PCSA, and LEA representation at evaluations at annual IEPs that may require a supervisor. ;
• Coordinate professional development and training for district special education staff, including teachers, Children's Health Assistants (CHAs), and paraprofessionals. ;
• Actively support the District's Strategic Plan and District Improvement Plan. ;
• Attend all meetings scheduled by the Department of Specialized Services. ;
• Provide professional development and training for administrators on special education topics, including IEP compliance, policies and procedures, etc. ;
• Assist in the implementation of the district's compliance management documentation and Infinite Campus Special Education forms. ;
• Manage the Special Education Supervisor Google Site and the public and internal webpages for Special Education. ;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. ; Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. ; The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. ; Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates. ;