Teacher - Intervention Specialist at AP

Job Description Position:
Teacher ~ Intervention Specialist at Alliance Preschool Employment Status:
Regular/Full Time ~ 185 days per year This position does qualify for Health Benefits

Reports to:

Building Principal/Director of Special Education

Description:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. To teach according to the provided courses of study

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university
• Masters Degree in related area Preferred
• Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license in the appropriate grade level. PK-5 IS or K-12 IS with a PK-5 General Ed. Early Childhood IS license
• Prior teaching experience is preferable
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
• Educational pedagogy
• Student/teacher relationship
• Professionalism
• Knowledge of curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Ensure safety of students
• 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
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Attend meetings, in-services and/or training programs such as Mandt or CPI as required per negotiated agreement and Superintendent or designee
• Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession
• Follow/support/carry out the district and building mission statement
• Refer attendance, health, and psychological/emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
• Develop and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instruct students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organize and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure that…