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Job description
Reports To :
Special Education Supervisor
Location of Work :
Special Services Building - Hartford Public Schools
701 South Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
Job Goal(s) :
The overall job goal of the Intervention Specialist is to work with a team of consultants to
assist Local Educational Agencies in Van Buren County in providing individualized supports to maintain a safe, positive and effective environment for all students.
Qualifications :
Education:
High School diploma required.
Associates degree preferred.
Work Experience:
Previous experience working with children, particularly those with complex needs, is preferred.
Skills:
Possess the philosophy that all children can learn when provided with individualized programming to meet their unique needs
Ability to work with a team in a positive and collaborative way
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Possess problem solving skills
Possess the physical strength to provide emergency procedures
Ability to train, model and coach others
Ability to accept feedback and direction from the team
Possess skills in behavior management
Ability to assist teams in developing functional behavior assessments positive behavior support plans
Possess effective communication skills
Possess good follow through and reliability
Ability and desire to take initiative
Ability to collect and use data to make decisions
Willingness and desire to engage in professional learning
Presents with a high level of kindness and professionalism
Essential Job Functions : Establish positive working relationships with students and staff.
Collaborate with the consultant team to provide support to LEAs.
Provide individual support to students to increase independence, positive behavior and academic skills.
Assist teams in developing functional behavior assessments and positive behavior support plans
Model and coach effective instructional practices, behavior management and crisis intervention.
Collect data to measure progress and intervention effectiveness.
Assist students with personal needs (toileting, dressing, etc.), as needed.
Maintain effective ongoing communication with others and participate in planning meetings.
Keep others informed of location at all times.
Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
Maintain confidentiality of student and school information.
Maintain service log.
Follow through on assigned responsibilities within agreed upon time lines.
Follow Van Buren ISD school policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Valid driver's license required.
Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.
This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD's website at under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling .
Position is open until filled.
In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.
Worksite address
lawrence, MI, 49064, US
Who can apply
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