Licensed Intervention Specialist

The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children is seeking Ohio Licensed Intervention Specialist
. The Intervention Specialist are assigned a case load to support the self-contained special education classrooms for students in kindergarten through eighth-grade. Students are primarily those on the autism spectrum and/or other similar cognitive disabilities. At times an Intervention Specialist
can also lead a classroom and maintain that caseload as an Intervention Specialist.
The
Golden Key is a non-profit, specialized Non-Public Charter School.

• Program:
  Non-Public Charter School
  
  Start Date:
  
  School Year
• Benefits:
  Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance; 401K plans;
  Accrued Time off;
  Follow School Calendar:
  Development Days, Holiday Breaks & Summers off.
• Requirements:
  Multi-Age or K-8 OR Primary Childhood or PreK-5 Intervention Specialist License OR Supplemental License
• Highly Desired:
  Related Experience with special needs

• Holds/maintains required Ohio Department of Education credentials.
• Program leadership skills verified by training and/or work experience.
• Ability to develop and implement program improvements based on evaluated data and research-based best practices.
• Ability to analyze and present complex information in easy-to-understand formats.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit non-public charter school employment.
• Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to:
  Blood-borne Pathogens, AEGIS De-escalation Trained, Educator Ethics, etc.
• Adhere to The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children’s Board of Directors policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, policies of the assigned district/worksite, and the to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Educators

• Works closely with other service providers to support unified classroom lessons.
• Collaborates with teachers to implement data-based techniques to support overall learning in the classroom.
• Collaborates with student team members to provide strategies to improve student involvement in all aspects of the school-day.
• Implements strategies to improve family involvement and support for program activities.
• Prepares instructional materials. Teaches assigned students and subject matters as scheduled.
• Develops and implements lesson plans aligned with state standards and district curriculum goals.
• Evaluates student academic needs and learning styles.
• Differentiates instructional techniques to effectively advance student learning beyond IEP goals for developmental growth.
• Facilitates the integration of new technology in all areas of the curriculum.
• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
• Uses a data-driven approach to analyze assessments. Provides effective feedback to students.
• Identifies alternative approaches/accommodations as needed (e.g., differentiated curricula, equipment
• adaptations, extended time, study guides, reading/transcribing assistance, etc.).
• Collaboratively resolves problems that impede student learning. Helps develop and implement
• evidence-based interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time-frames.
• Conducts academic assessments Evaluation Team Reports (ETR) as requested.
• Participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. Prepares draft and final IEPs.
• Prepares and transmits legally compliant special education documents by required deadlines.
• Participates in functional behavior assessment meetings.
• Collaborates with all team members to create behavior plans and manages all data associated with plans.
• Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self-reliance skills.
• Follows The Golden Key’s feeding protocols and…