Intervention Specialist, Education ​/ Teaching

Full-time Intervention Specialist (Portage County)

Capstone Academy is an Educational Service Center (ESC) of Northeast Ohio program located within a residential facility. The educational program provides services for medically-fragile students with profound multiple disabilities in grades K-12 (ages 3-22).

Capstone Academy is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Intervention Specialist position for the  school year. This position is for a self-contained, specialized classroom serving students with profound multiple disabilities and complex medical conditions. Candidates must possess a valid Intervention Specialist (K-12) license through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

The main duties include:

* Develop effective student educational experiences that engage and stimulate student learning, including lesson plans based on the Ohio Learning Standards Extended (OLS-E).

* Teach lessons based on the OLS-E standards. Vary instructional techniques to address diverse student learning styles.

* Provide Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) as per each student's IEP.

* Support students in the development of communication, adaptive functioning, cognitive, and motor skills.

* Prepare and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Facilitate IEP meetings.

* Maintain complete and accurate records and documentation.

* Evaluate the academic needs of students. Use formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student learning and progress.

* Write Progress Reports every 9-weeks based on student IEP data.

* Complete job-related trainings (e.g., blood borne pathogens, safety drills). These will be provided by Capstone Academy and the residential facility.

Qualifications:

* Secure and maintain appropriate Ohio Department of Education and Workforce license.

* Clear FBI and BCI Background checks

* Maintain a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

* Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required trainings, including but not limited to:
First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, Blood Borne Pathogens, and others deemed appropriate for the position.

* Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.

* Embody high ethical standards and integrity. Accept responsibility for decisions and conduct.

* Adhere to Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, policies of assigned worksite, and to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.

* Promote the proper use, care, and security of Educational Service Center (ESC) property. Report misconduct, vandalism, equipment malfunctions and other concerns.

* Exhibit consistent, impartial and resourceful critical-thinking skills.

* Proficient in office protocols, data entry, spelling, proofreading, and the correct use of grammar.

* Demonstrate dependability/flexibility and reacts productively to interruptions/emerging priorities.

* Give thorough attention to detail and effective customer service.

* Maintain an acceptable attendance record.

* Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities as required by law.

* Cross train with other staff, participates in meetings, and attend professional development in-services.

* Maintain confidentiality of information relating to students.

* Perform other specific job-related duties as required.

Working Conditions:

* Risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids and/or communicable diseases.

* Risk of exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors. Exposure to wet or slippery surfaces.

* Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching and standing.

* Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies and/or equipment.

* Must have ability to occasionally move up to 50 lbs.

* Operate and/or ride in a vehicle.

* Work at various heights, in confined spaces and/or in variable/diminished lighting.