About this opportunity
Groveport Madison lists this Intervention Specialist opportunity in groveport, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Intervention Specialist, Moderate/Intensive SY MSS
Reports to: Building Principal/Special Education Director
Essential Functions:
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to ensure student safety, health, and well-being
Implement a program of instruction that meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the student
Convey academic expectation and goals to the students at the outset of instruction in a documented and understandable fashion
Review testing/assessment data to provide intervention and make adjustments to daily instruction
Employ a variety of scientifically based instructional methods, techniques and tools to provide students with 21st century learning opportunity
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students
Review state required test data and other assessment data; provide intervention and adjust instruction based on this data
Employ a variety of instruction techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
Strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education, goals, and objectives, and the plans and priorities set forth by the district
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required or requested
Identify the learning problems of students on a regular basis, based on classroom observation or other classroom assessment, and seek the assistance of district specialists in this diagnosis as appropriate
Implement all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for students under his/her supervision, develop reasonable rules of behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair, just manner in keeping with the district code of conduct
Perform such non-teaching duties and record-keeping responsibilities as assigned by the principal
Attend and participate in staff meetings, and in special education committee meetings and intervention assistance team meetings as requested by the principal
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for supplemental teachers, teacher aides, and volunteers, and provide feedback on the performance of such personnel when requested
Develop and follow an individual professional development plan as approved by the Local Professional Development Committee
Make regular parent contacts through scheduled appointments on conference periods/conference days, written communications, Progress Book, phone calls, interim reports, and grade reports
Assist in coordinating the special education program for all handicapped children in the school district
Assist in implementation of federal law and Ohio rules for educating handicapped pupils
Administer contract services for children
Follow individual student IEP's
Develop IEP's for children; assist in scheduling IEP conferences
Provide classroom teachers with resource information
Assist coordination of activities between the school district and outside agencies
Work with regular classroom teachers in mainstreaming of students
Special Education Teacher Page 2
Prepare local, state and federal reports relative to areas of special education and pupil personnel services
Serve as a member of IAT and IEP teams as required
Attend IEP conferences
Consult with regular education teacher concerning modifications, adaptations or alternate assignments in regular education classroom for special education students
Assist with record keeping tasks and individual records of all children recommended to receive special education services or those enrolled in special education
Adhere to rules and regulations regarding programs that relate to special education
Assist in conducting programs for the identification of exceptional children
Evaluate test scores to monitor progress of students
Compile and maintain an accurate inventory of special education materials
Represent the district at local, state and regional activities/committees as agreed to
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student IEP's, testing information, student and staff information
Ensure that the IEP goals/objectives for students are met
Provide direct instruction in a resource/inclusion or tutorial setting
Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
Implement strategies to accomplish individualized program goals
Consult with regular classroom teacher concerning placement of potential students
Adapt curriculum and provide alternative teaching techniques and assessments to best enhance student learning
Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Care for equipment, furnishings, materials, and facilities, and instructs students in reasonable care procedures
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by keeping abreast of current developments in the teaching field, even if additional coursework is needed
Ability to interact and work with many teachers at all grade levels
Provide academic and behavioral support to teachers
Maintain a daily schedule while employing flexibility to meet the varying needs of students
Consult with teachers on a regular basis regarding academic and behavioral concerns
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Attend educational field trips
Physically restrain students who are potentially dangerous to themselves or others
Serve as a role model for students
Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials
Serve on committees and cocurricular activities as agreed upon
Supervise student teachers as agreed upon
Discipline students when necessary
Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Perform bus duty, lunch duty, hall duty and playground duty as assigned
Flexible to change with new state requirements
Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Special Education Director
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
Appropriate State of Ohio license/certification, Moderate/Intensive
BCII/FBI clearance
Meet the applicable requirement of a "highly qualified" teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act within the requirements
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Knowledge of IDEA, Title I rules
Basic computer skills
Ability to operate school equipment
Commitment to education
Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
Training in varied instructional design
Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice
Knowledge of due process and other laws governing special education
Ability to assess needs and write IEP's that provide for those needs
Knowledge of special education state and federal guidelines
Skills and knowledge in equipment preparation/operation
Use of basic hand tools, e.g., hammer, screwdriver,
Worksite address
groveport, OH, 43195, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.