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Winton Woods City Schools lists this Intervention Specialist MD opportunity in cincinnati, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Intervention Specialist
Position Type: Multiple Disabilities Winton Woods City School District: Located 15 miles north of metropolitan Cincinnati, the Winton Woods City School District serves approximately 4,200 students from the three neighboring communities of Greenhills, Forest Park and northern Springfield Township. The district's location in the north end of the I-275 loop provides easy access to the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan area which features museums, theaters, colleges and universities, opera, ballet, symphony, Pops orchestra and two professional sports teams, as well as the third largest zoo in the country. Winton Woods City Schools is committed to ensuring that all students achieve their highest potential. As a New Tech Network district focused on project-based learning, our students learn through appropriate, challenging, authentic projects as they explore, adapt and engage the world around them. We are committed to this unique approach to learning which gives our students increased opportunities to be positive contributors, creative innovators and strong leaders in our community and in our world. With the approval of our families and communities, Winton Woods City Schools has moved forward with new district facilities. This includes three campuses, a Pre-K campus will be located on the site of the former Winton Woods Intermediate School, a 1st - 6th grade elementary campus is located in Greenhills, and a 7th 12th grade secondary campus on the current Winton Woods High School site in Forest Park. Both the elementary and secondary campuses have shared community spaces. Winton Woods City Schools serves students and their families in the communities of Forest Park, Greenhills and Springfield Township and is an open enrollment district. Both Winton Woods Intermediate School (grades 5-6) and Winton Woods Middle School (grades 7-8) are now New Tech Network schools, with a focus on project-based learning. The middle school offers math and foreign language classes for high school credit, advanced classes in science and language arts, elective engineering courses that introduce students to technology and robotics, and many sports and extra-curricular clubs. Our fifth and sixth grade building offers strong academics and a variety of fine arts optionsband, orchestra, choir and visual arts, with many extra-curricular activities and clubs. Winton Woods High School is fully accredited by Advanced Ed and is a full member of the Southern Regional Educational Board (SREB) High Schools That Work (HSTW) school improvement network. Every student on the main campus who is enrolled in College Prep, Honors or Advanced Placement courses is attached to the Academy of Global Studies (AGS) or the New Tech Academy (NTA). Winton Woods City Schools does not discriminate nor tolerate harassment in its employment opportunities, educational programs or activities for any reason including on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, military status, ancestry, sexual orientation, age or genetic information.
Job Description
General Description: Provides special needs students with academic instruction, enrichment education, social development and academic modification and adaptations within a resource and/or regular educational environment by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Writes and implements lesson plans following state and district guidelines and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. Plans curriculum, lessons, modifications, accommodations and teaching methods and strategies needed to maximize the learning experience for special needs students. Provides to local, state and federal departments of special education, individual student and group progress as required by law. Writes, maintains and updates student's IEP and Multi Factored Evaluation (MFE). Provides daily crisis intervention services to students and families as appropriate. Collaborates with parents, professional staff and agencies regarding issues of each student as needed. Assists in screening, evaluating and placement of students. Prepares program reports and annual assessments/evaluations as appropriate and necessary. Utilizes a wide range of teaching materials and equipment including developmental learning materials, instructional games and resource activities. Establishes and maintains standards of responsibility and cooperative student behaviors. Monitors student progress in all educational settings. Maintains physical environment of the classroom. Uses appropriate assessment tools and evaluation instruments to evaluate student progress toward IEP goals and objectives. Follows all policies and procedures for the provision of special education as established by the Ohio Department of Education. Teaches a modified curriculum that parallels that being taught in regular education classrooms as appropriate with IEP goals. Adapts tests and grading procedures for special needs students in regular classrooms. Creates systems to develop, maintain and monitor appropriate behaviors. Serves as support in the inclusion subjects as specified on a student's IEP. Performs hall duties and other miscellaneous duties as applicable. Maintains up to date knowledge of technology utilized by the district. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises special education, classified employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district's policies and negotiated agreements. Responsibilities include training, planning, assigning and directing work and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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. Language Skills Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and administration. Ability to read, analyze and interpret testing and survey results. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, agencies, teachers or members of the school community. Ability to write articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to administration, staff, public groups, and/or Board of Education. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid certificate/license as issued by the Ohio Department of Education First aid training and CPR certification is required. Completion of communicable disease training is required. Attendance at child-abuse training as required by law. Other Skills and Abilities Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication. Ability to use computers for classroom instruction and record keeping. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk or hear and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Worksite address
cincinnati, OH, 45208, US
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