MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Supervisor of Wesley

CLASSIFICATION: Administrative

REPORTS TO: Campus Director, Director of Special Education Programs and Accountability

SUPERVISES: Certified staff, related service providers, and instructional assistants as assigned

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
All candidates must apply online at www.muskegonisd.org/jobs/.

TERMS:
This position is a 225 total paid days position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal business days, holidays and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

SALARY RANGE:
This position is on the salary, nonunion, Grade V2 Scale, $84,749.86-$111,600.23 per year.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION:

The Supervisor of Wesley serves as the primary day-to-day administrator for our program for students with complex needs. This role prioritizes high building-level visibility, specialized instructional support (including assistive technology), coordination with medical/ancillary staff, and ensuring the smooth, safe daily operations of programs serving students with intensive physical, medical, behavioral and cognitive needs. This role works in direct coordination with the Campus Director who supports instructional alignment, staff supervision, operational coordination and compliance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversees day-to-day building routines, student schedules, transitions, and flexible staffing/substitute coverage.

2. Oversees student health and specialized care plans; directly coordinates with building nurses, instructional aides, and specialized therapists.

3. Provides targeted support to teachers regarding specialized instructional strategies, assistive technology implementation, project based learning and student progress monitoring.

4. Leads the implementation of PBSPs, trauma-informed care, and PBIS; supports teachers with classroom management and differentiated instructional strategies.

5. Provides day-to-day supervision, feedback, and evaluations for assigned certified staff, related service providers and instructional assistants.

6. Monitors building-level IEP and PBSP implementation fidelity; participates directly in compliance under IDEA.

7. Functions as the primary administrator for standard building IEP meetings following an initial observation, training, and gradual release period with the Campus Director.

8. Acts as the primary administrator for daily behavioral needs, coordinating closely with the Campus Director on removals.

9. Supports building staff wellness and handles initial or minor staff performance and conduct issues.

10. Serves as the first point of contact for parents regarding daily routines and behavioral needs; coordinates with mental health providers and external agencies at the student level.

11. Collaborates regularly with the Campus Director to align building goals with the overarching pre-K–12 campus vision, reporting on complex student needs and program improvements.

12. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Campus Director and/or Director of Special Education Programs and Accountability may assign.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.

2. Possession of a bachelor’s degree or better with certification in special education or related special education licensure such as school social worker, psychologist or speech and language pathologist.

3. Professional certification for special education Supervisor/Director or eligibility for temporary approval.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Successful professional experience serving students with severe multiple impairments, low-incidence disabilities, or complex medical needs.

2. Proven knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), progress monitoring, and adaptive/assistive technology strategies.

3. Strong collaborative skills to coordinate effectively with nursing staff, occupational therapists (OT), physical therapists (PT), and speech-language pathologists (SLP).

4. Experience managing complex building logistics, including specialized student arrival/dismissal and adaptive transportation needs.

5. Demonstrated competence in instructional coaching, classroom walkthroughs, and staff wellness support.

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Most work is accomplished in a school setting and occasionally in a classroom environment, at community job sites or in a community based instructional site.

EVALUATION:

Understanding the Organization:

● Focuses on, commits to, and articulates the purpose and mission of the organization

● Establishes and maintains effective internal and external customer relationships

● Applies knowledge of internal structures, processes and culture

● Serves as a strategic partner to build, grow and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders

Making Complex Decisions:

● Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria

● Consistently uses data in making recommendations or decisions

● Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations

● Is respected by others for displaying student-focused decisions

● Takes a proactive approach as an effective liaison between multiple and diverse stakeholders

Taking Initiative:

● Gets the most out of available resources

● Introduces new ways of looking at problems and focuses on ways of continuous improvement for the organization

● Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions and failures

● Identifies and seizes new opportunities with a student focus

● Adapts quickly to changing resource requirements

Building Collaborative Relationships:

● Actively listens and partners with others to get work done

● Balances own interests with others and contributes to a work climate that values different perspectives and cultures

● Acts with diplomacy and tact

● Finds common ground and drives to consensus

● Takes a proactive approach to relate, build and maintain rapport with stakeholders

● Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and responds in an effective manner

Being Authentic:

● Readily tackles tough assignments and follows through on commitments

● Maintains high standards of honesty and integrity in a credible and transparent manner

● Shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve

● Provides direct and actionable feedback

● Shows consistency between words and actions

● Keeps confidences

Being Flexible and Adaptable:

● Adapts to changing conditions

● Displays a positive attitude despite adversity

● Readily learns and adopts new technologies

● Remains calm and productive in uncertain situations

● Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks

WORK LOCATION(S):

Work may be performed in multiple locations, however, the primary location will be on campus at Wesley.

TRAVEL/OVERTIME EXPECTATIONS:

Travel may be periodically necessary to and from instructional sites or to meetings/conferences.

It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services shall experience discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively "Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries related to issues of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the Director for Special Education at (231) 767-7249. All other discrimination inquiries or requests for special accommodations to participate in a program, event, or activity should be directed to the Associate Superintendent for Human Services at (231) 767-7213.

Supervisor of Wesley School