--- title: SPED Director at Cwdacademy in Detroit, MI description: Cwdacademy is hiring for the SPED Director role in Detroit, MI. Pays $40–$50 per hour. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/sped-director-at-cwdacademy-01a1457c-e601-7d63-9244-cd80010a872d date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Cwdacademy as SPED Director in Detroit, MI. Pays $40–$50 per hour. Part-time role. Requires 4+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/u1dr9e.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | cwdacademy.com | | **Location** | Detroit, MI | | **Salary** | $40/hr - $50/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 15, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for cwdacademy.com. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for cwdacademy.com. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $75,000 – $110,000 a year (median $90,000). ## Description **We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic SPED Director to join our Team!** **QUALIFICATIONS:** · **Must have a State of Michigan Special Education Director endorsement** · MDE approval for director or supervisor of Special Education through the Office of Special Education · Master's degree in special education or equivalent· Minimum of 4 years work experience in special education · Satisfactory criminal background check. **NATURE OF THE POSITION:** This position is responsible for managing, leading and monitoring all aspects of special education to ensure the department meets the necessary local, state, and federal requirements. Also, responsible for reviewing all referrals by Academy staff and establishing procedures for the appropriate personnel and other agencies. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Ensure compliance under all state and federal mandates including, but not limited to: IDEIA and ESSA. Develop administrative procedures and prepare state and federal reports per compliance mandates. - Examine confidential student files to monitor for compliance with state and federal compliance. - Serve as a contact person for parents, teachers, principals, and others from outside agencies. - Conduct In-service training for special education teachers and other staff members. - Assist the principal(s) with special education staff evaluations. - Provide and maintain child count information as required by state and federal regulations. - Provide information for maintenance of proper class size and utilization of staff to improve special educational programs. - Assist in the adaptation of Academy policies to include special education needs. - Supervise the special education program's effectiveness on a regular basis. **OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Order testing supplies as needed by special education teachers. - Contribute to the development of the Academy philosophy of special education. - Assist in the recruitment, selection, and recommendation for hiring of any special education personnel. - Secure consultants as needed to work with students with special needs. - Collaboration and coordination with system-wide administrators and specialists in the implementation of quality instructional programming. - Travel if required or necessary - Perform other duties as assigned. **OTHER REQUIREMENTS:** Satisfactory criminal background check. ## Skills - Regulatory Compliance - Special Needs Education - Performance Evaluation - Collaboration - Coordinating - Maintenance - Recruitment ## Related - [Education & Training jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Instructional & Curriculum Design jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/instructional-and-curriculum-design?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Director of Education jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/instructional-and-curriculum-design/director-of-education?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Michigan](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/michigan?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 65429 jobs - [Primary and Secondary Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/primary-and-secondary-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17376 jobs - [Detroit, MI](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/michigan/detroit?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6459 jobs ## Related pages - [Michigan](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/michigan?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 65429 jobs - [Primary and Secondary Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/primary-and-secondary-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17376 jobs - [Detroit, MI](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/michigan/detroit?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6459 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)