Alternative School Supervisor

Dept/Div: Teaching and Learning FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

The Alternative School Supervisor plays a crucial role in providing academic and behavioral support to students identified as At Risk or requiring alternative educational placements. This position requires strong leadership, compassion, and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of students in a non-traditional learning environment.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Program Development and Implementation:
• Develop and implement comprehensive programs to meet the educational and behavioral needs of students in grades 5-12 who require alternative placements.
• Design curriculum, instruction, and interventions tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.
• Monitor online curriculum, independent learning, and student progress. 
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and administrators to ensure alignment with district standards and goals.
• Student Support and Counseling:
• Provide academic and behavioral support to students, including counseling, mentoring, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborate with families, social workers, and community agencies to address student needs and facilitate access to resources.
• Classroom Management and Discipline:
• Establish and maintain a positive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success.
• Implement effective behavior management strategies and interventions to address challenging behaviors and promote positive social-emotional development.
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed to ensure academic growth and behavioral improvement.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and support staff to ensure continuity of services and alignment with district goals.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to provide updates on student progress, discuss concerns, and solicit input.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development activities, and other collaborative efforts to support student success.
• Data Collection and Reporting:
• Collect and analyze data related to student attendance, academic performance, and behavior to monitor progress and inform decision-making.
• Prepare reports and documentation for district administration, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of elementary, secondary, special education, and alternative education principles; thorough knowledge of effective behavior management and interventions; knowledge of 504 plans, trauma-informed care, and crises intervention; knowledge of curriclum design tailored to alternative education; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in teaching, education, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and speaking or hearing, frequently requires using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a very quiet location (e.g. park trail, storage or file room).

Special Requirements

• Iowa State Teaching License