What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor of Special Education position at Fruitport Community Schools?
EASTERN SERVICE UNIT
NOTICE OF INTENT TO EMPLOY
POSITION: Supervisor of Special Education
LOCATION: Eastern Service Unit - Fruitport, Orchard View, and Ravenna
LENGTH OF CONTRACT AND SALARY: 41 week base contract year (school days plus two weeks before and two weeks after staff report); salary dependent upon degree and years of experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess or be eligible for Michigan certification as a Supervisor of Special Education
- Experience with a range of ages and disabilities
- Must be current with all legal requirements governing special education
- Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's License
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises and coordinates special education classroom programs and teachers and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of staff and programs;
- Evaluates on an ongoing basis, the curriculum, procedures, and individual student needs and achievements;
- Supervises and/or coordinates staff assignments, in-service and training of teachers, home instruction for special needs students, and special education transportation;
- Oversees procedures for initial evaluation, placement, assignment, and re-evaluation of students with regard to the special education program;
- Provides programs to support special education students with general education curriculum;
- Consults with parents of students enrolled in special education programming;
- Implements procedures to maintain compliance with state and federal guidelines affecting student discipline;
- Assists with interviewing, recommending for hire, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems;
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community;
- Must be able to travel between school buildings, districts, and cities;
- Follow and implement all Board of Education policies, administrative guidelines and building regulations;
- Willing to perform other duties as necessary and/or directed by the special education director and/or Eastern Service Unit superintendents.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position may do so by sending a letter of interest to ESU Director, Olivia Zienert; 3255 E. Pontaluna Rd Fruitport, MI 49415.
External candidatesmay apply electronically by clicking on the Employment link under the Department tab on our district website at .
Date of Posting: 11/25/2025
Date Posting Ends: Until Filled
Fruitport Community Schools | 3255 East Pontaluna Rd. | Fruitport, MI 49415 | 231-865-4001
The District does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
