Elementary School Intervention Specialist- Specialized Learning Classroom; cross-categorical

elementary school intervention specialist- specialized learning classroom (cross-categorical)

kipp, the knowledge is power program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 280 kipp schools across the nation and the district of columbia, serving more than 175,000 students and alumni with more than 15,000 educators.

founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, kipp columbus currently educates 2,000 students in grades kindergarten through twelfth. With a mission to, together with families and the community, create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose -- college, career, and beyond -- kipp has maintained excellence in its growth, and will improve upon that standard – proving what is possible in public education.

kipp columbus continues to rank as one of the top schools for academic growth of any school in the state of ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. In our first three graduating classes (in spring 2020, 2021, and 2022) 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military service with nearly $40 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities awarded.

in addition to academic excellence, kipp columbus also partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to kipp students, families, and the broader community. Kipp is also a member of the ohio high school athletic association, offering more than 10 varsity sports.

the kipp columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students on our learning campus in the coming years.

kipp columbus is looking for a highly qualified special educator who has a track record of instructional excellence and who is willing to continuously go above and beyond for students. Our kipp team is committed to leading and teaching through an anti-racist lens and are responsible for delivering effective, rigorous instruction in their content areas that produce high-quality results and student understanding.

The diverse learning team at kipp columbus provides crucial services to students with disabilities. In this role, educators provide specially designed instruction in small groups to students on their assigned caseload while also teaching content specific materials.

the slc (cc) intervention specialist will teach core curriculum and social-emotional learning curriculum to students with low-incidence disabilities in a small group setting, consistent with state standard, with the support of a paraprofessional.

specialized learning classroom intervention specialists in k-12 schools in ohio play a critical role in supporting students with diverse learning needs. Summary of responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• implement individualized education programs (ieps) for students with low-incidence disabilities
• adapt and modify curriculum to support students with diverse disabilities in general and special education settings.
• provide small-group or one-on-one instruction to address students' unique learning needs
• differentiate instruction and modify curriculum to meet students' unique learning needs
• use universal design for learning (udl) strategies to accommodate different learning styles
• assist each student in working toward independence, promoting self-advocacy and life skills essential for success beyond the classroom
• serve as a liaison between students, teachers, families, and related service providers
• ensure students receive appropriate accommodations and modifications
• participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including iep and mtss (multi-tiered system of supports) meetings
• implement behavioral intervention plans (bips) and…