Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher at Therapeutic Services, A Member of the Point Quest Group summary:

Special Education Teacher (Intervention Specialist) delivers individualized instruction and behavior supports for students with mild/moderate to moderate/intensive disabilities, develops and adapts lesson plans aligned with IEPs and state standards, and manages classroom PBIS. Responsibilities include supervising paraprofessionals, conducting and documenting IEP meetings, using assistive technology, administering assessments, and participating in professional development. Requires a Bachelor’s degree, valid Ohio Intervention Specialist license, background clearances, and experience with special education populations.

Please note:
To be considered for this role, candidates must holdavalid Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Intervention Specialist License (Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Intensive (preferred). We appreciate your interest and kindly ask that applicants ensure these credentials are in place prior to applying.

• Lesson Plan Development: Create effective lesson plans that include accommodations and consultation with general education teacher as needed. Plans should accommodate various student levels, include procedures for assessing knowledge, outline the content standards addressed, and specify the curriculum used. Adapt the general education curriculum according to needs outlined in the IEP.
• Supervision of Paraprofessionals: Oversee and direct paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom. While Program Supervisors and Site Administrators will assist in supervision, it is the teacher's primary responsibility in the classroom.
• Implementation of PBIS Program: Manage the classroom's Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program, including tracking activity points, maintaining the student store, and communicating with parents/guardians.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a classroom environment that prioritizes student engagement and safety, implementing the behavior plan, modifying state‑adopted curriculum, and employing strategies to effectively teach students with various disabilities.
• IEP Meetings and Documentation: Attend IEP meetings for students assigned to the classroom. Write updates for each student's annual IEP in coordination with the state standards, school district expectations, and enter all IEP updates (Present Levels, BIP, ITP, and Goals) into the dedicated IEP documentation system prior to the meetings. Maintain documentation on IEP goals, student academic and social growth, prepare progress reports.
  
  Ensure documentation is accessible and provided upon request in a timely manner. Ensure confidentiality of records according to district and FERPA regulations.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other staff and outside agencies to effectively educate each student.
• Assistive Technology: Support implementation and use of assistive technology including, but not limited to, augmentative communication devices.
• Instructional Planning: Plan instruction and design learning experiences based on data. Conduct summative assessments with each student in accordance with IEP goal reporting timelines. Administer, transfer, and interpret educational assessment data for supporting educational decision making and goal development.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development activities as directed by the district including teacher and all staff trainings.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. Valid Intervention Specialist License from the Ohio Department of Education (Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Intensive (preferred)).
• Experience: Teaching experience with students with a variety of learning, emotional, or cognitive disabilities.
• Background Check: Department of Justice/FBI Background Check (or equivalent state or national fingerprint clearance).
• TB Clearance
• Eligibility to Work: Eligibility to work in the US.

• Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
• Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling,…