Intervention Specialist, Education ​/ Teaching

Job Title

Teach students with disabilities the skills and knowledge that lead to a productive life.

Essential Functions:

• Assess student achievement continuously, in order to design appropriate instruction.
• Administer standardized and criterion referenced tests as directed by the Special Education Coordinator.
• Develop and implement individual education plans according to State and local policies and procedures.
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans that implement the IEPs.
• Utilize instructional methods, materials and media that implement the IEP's and are appropriate for students' abilities and skills.
• Establish a safe and comfortable environment for students, including reasonable guidelines and appropriate consequences for behavior.
• Provide appropriate intervention for students who exhibit deviant behavior and students who need help with personal care, such as toileting, diapering and feeding.
• Coordinate instruction, to the extent possible, with the district's approved courses of study.
• Communicate regularly with classroom teachers, support personnel and others, as appropriate, using the approved procedures and forms.
• Prepare adequately for substitute teachers.
• Report to parents, in writing and at conferences, at the intervals established by the district, the Principal and/or the Special Education Coordinator.
• Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis, in a positive manner.
• Make effective use of resources and materials and care for them in a responsible manner.
• Participate actively as a building staff member and also as a member of the Special Education Department.
• Keep accurate and detailed records, according to Special Education and building rules.
• Observe the adopted daily building schedule, including starting and ending times for teachers and students, and perform all assigned duties.
• Attend all building and Special Education staff meetings, unless excused.
• Serve on committees and participate in school activities in a professionally responsible manner.
• Communicate with agencies, authorities and private practitioners, according to confidentiality guidelines and other district procedures.
• Engage in continuous professional growth, including attending training sessions as assigned.
• Complete a professional development plan according to procedures adopted by the school district.
• Use sound judgment, tact and diplomacy when interacting with students, parents and the community, and maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain.
• Serve as a role model in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values.
• Observe all Special Education laws and local procedures.

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the selection of teaching materials and equipment.
• Work with student teachers if needed.
• Supervise an aide, if appropriate.
• Maintain an appropriate personal appearance.
• Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, and/or the Special Education Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Appropriate Ohio teaching certificate/license.
• Mild/Moderate certification required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of educationally relevant disabilities.
• Knowledge of a variety of instructional designs, methods and activities appropriate for the age and developmental level of the population being served.
• Willingness to acquire skill in instructional methods recommended by the Special Education Coordinator for a child or group of children.
• Knowledge of positive behavior management methods.
• Ability to meet the time requirements of the IEP schedule.
• Ability to work effectively with others in many different situations, including teams.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Well developed organizational and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer technology, or willingness to acquire and appropriately apply such knowledge.

Equipment Operated:

• Various office machines and instructional equipment, such as calculators, copiers, laminating machines, VCR's, DVD players, slide projectors.
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