Intervention Specialist – MD​/Cross Categorical Resource Room - Grades; K-3

Intervention Specialist – MD/Cross Categorical Resource Room - Grades (K-3)

Massillon City Schools WEST ELEMENTARY - Massillon, Ohio

The Massillon City School District is currently seeking an experienced, dynamic teacher to join their team of dedicated professionals. We are looking for individuals who:

• Share in the belief that fundamental to our work is a respect for the capabilities and potential for every child and family.
• Believe that every child is naturally curious.
• Value the participation of families in enriching the child's learning experience, and forging connections between home and the classroom.
• Work collaboratively in teams to provide the highest quality of education and care; are willing to participate in structured professional development.
• Are willing to be flexible in meeting the changing needs of the school.
• Other.

Manages classroom and implements appropriate programs, develops Individual Education Programs (IEPs), conducts and participates in team meetings and parent conferences, supervises classroom assistants and volunteers, liaison with juvenile court officers and other children’s agencies.

• Ensure safety of students.
• Implement Individual Education Plan objectives through classroom activities including small group, individual and large group lessons.
• Develop and implement behavior management plans for students as needed.
• Maintain a safe environment for all students using crisis intervention techniques if warranted.
• Maintain a classroom conducive to learning and free of health and safety hazards.
• Develop schedules and lesson plans for classroom day allowing for a variety of activities and special events appropriate for student IEP goals.
• Communicate progress through speech and writing to parents and other school personnel in compliance with state and program policies and procedures.
• Conduct preliminary and ongoing evaluations of student levels and needs through formal and informal means.
• Elicit input from parents, caseworkers, and others involved in student program development.
• Design appropriate goals and objectives for student IEPs based on evaluations and staff and parent input.
• Adjust IEPs as needed based on documentation of progress or problems indicating the need for adjustment of original goals and objectives.
• Work cooperatively to develop programming and evaluation through disciplinary teaming approach.
• Conduct IEP parent conferences as necessary to fulfill program objectives for participation in special education programming for MD/Cross Categorical students.
• Provide direction and training to instructor assistants and/or volunteers assigned to the classroom.
• Communicate to classroom aides information necessary for student program implementation.
• Schedule daily routine for instructor assistants assigned to the classroom.
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required.
• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Identify and address inappropriate behaviors.
• Adapt regular curriculum and provide alternative teaching techniques to enhance student level.
• Provide classroom teachers with resource information.
• Attend work regularly and punctually.
• Demonstrate a positive work ethic.
• Work cooperatively with others in small groups.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment.
• Plan and schedule inclusion of students in a regular homeroom, special homeroom activities, and other classes as needed.
• Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues.
• Prepare and implement positive behavior plans.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by Director of Student Services/Building Principal/Designee.

• Attend staff, IEP, behavior management, team…