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Job description
Position : Intervention Specialist (mild-moderate)
Department : Special Education
Location : Lake Elementary School & Lake Primary School
Reports to : Building Principal
Description:
Plans, develop, schedule and implement the remedial educational programs for students identified with such needs; evaluate and revise the programs as appropriate; be actively involved in student, colleague and parent communications and relations.
Preferred Certification/Licensure: Intervention Specialist K - 12 (Mild-Moderate)
Essential Functions: (The below lists are not ranked in order of importance)
Knowledge of Ohio's Extended Standards preferred
Strong background with IEP writing and implementation
Ensure safety of students
Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development
Attend parent/teacher conferences
Collaborate with colleagues and/or multiple grade levels
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
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
Communicate, and work closely with the regular classroom teachers while developing each student's intervention program
Effectively communicate with parents, and work to get them involved in their child's education
Work with students both individually and in small groups
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis
Training in De-Escalation required
Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to class room paraprofessionals
Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education approved course of study
Notify parent if student is not meeting classroom goals
Observe ethics of the teaching profession
Other Duties and Responsibilities: Promote good public relations
Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current of relevant issues
Serve as a role model for students
Interact with superintendent and/or board of education and present information as requested
Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee
Participate in committees, study teams, and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university
Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certifications/license
Prior teaching experience is preferable
Alternative to the above qualifications as superintendent and/or board of education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Ability to diagnose learning difficulties and prescribe appropriate intervention activities
Strong background in children's literature
Training in varied instructional design
General computer skills
Equipment Operated: Photocopier/Printer
Computer
Telephone
Scanner
Interactive Panel
Television
Laminator
Additional Working Conditions: Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
Occasional interaction with unruly students
Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop
Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 lbs.
Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e. being prepared to work on all scheduled school days
Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, calculator, writing
Occasional travel
Occasional evening/weekend work
All duties and behavior will be conducted morally and ethically. Acts that are deemed as lewd, sexual, or inappropriate will be viewed as unacceptable and may be considered as grounds for administrative action, dismissal, or termination of contract.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.
Worksite address
hartville, OH, 44632, US
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