JOB SUMMARY

The Intervention Specialist - Teacher is part of a team that provides integrated services to the student. The Intervention Specialist - Teacher will develop an appropriate individual educational program in multiple content areas for each student in the classroom. The Intervention Specialist - Teacher will focus on creating a learning environment that promotes student learning; assess student progress; and provide appropriate academic and behavioral interventions for each student.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ohio State Board of Education licensure as an Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Intensive, or Ohio State Board of Education licensure in Education of the Handicapped Severe Behavior Handicapped
Prior experience working with students with severe emotional disabilities preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Establish an effective, classroom instructional program aligned with the Ohio Academic Content Standards
Prepare daily lesson plans, plan strategies, and activities to meet identified needs of students, implement student individual education plan (IEP)
Assess students, and evaluate student’s progress through the utilization of established procedures
Demonstrate the ability to maintain an effective classroom management system, provide for special behavioral needs of individual students, and document/report all significant behavior
Provide direction and guidance to instructional assistants through the discussion of established procedures, development of a daily schedule, and coordinated implementation of program goals and objectives
Administer standardized achievement tests; evaluate, interpret, and apply results from standardized achievement tests; administer alternate assessments when appropriate.
Utilize the resources of the school district, county, and region to constantly improve the quality of instruction
Prepare classrooms for class activities and provide a variety of materials and resources to promote student learning
Maintain a safe classroom environment; report any safety concerns to Director
Develop a daily communication system with parents and/or caregivers
Participate with all staff members to develop an appropriate, effective transdisciplinary approach to meet the individual needs of the students
Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all required reports
Collect data to evaluate the effectiveness of the program, make recommendations to the Director for program improvements

SALARY

Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education

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