Intervention Specialist, Education ​/ Teaching

Special Education Teacher & Intervention Specialist

Reports To:

Director of Special Education and Principal

Job Objective:
Plans, implements, and evaluates student learning experiences using a differentiated curriculum. Promotes a full range of learning options. Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically. Facilitates parental involvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position. Meets all mandated health screening requirements. A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators. Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures. Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.

Commitment to keep current with work skills essential to the objectives of the position. Training and/or experience in behavioral management techniques.

Essential Functions:

The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Prepares the classroom or designated area for instruction.
• Teaches assigned classes.
• Advances the district's professional image.
• Maintains open/effective communications.
• Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns.
• Refers district policy interpretation inquiries to administrators.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy.
• Organizes subject content and learning goals.
• Aligns lesson plans with state standards, district curriculum goals, and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives.
• Evaluates academic needs of students.
• Develops effective educational experiences that engage and stimulate student learning.
• Varies instructional techniques to address student learning styles.
• Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Helps parents/students understand program objectives and performance standards.
• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress.
• Helps students identify and make use of supplemental instructional/media resources.
• Promotes cultural awareness, self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and creativity skills.
• Supports community participation in school-sponsored activities that enhance student learning.
• Maintains a positive learning environment.
• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage collaboration and positive peer relationships.
• Collaborates with other staff.
• Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance.
• Prepares progress reports.
• Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, E-mail, written notes, meetings, etc.).
• Consults with support personnel and families to address student concerns (e.g., academic difficulties, excessive absences, behavior mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
• Complies with federal/state policies/procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability.
• Prepares and implements Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Works with staff to help ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Facilitates opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in an inclusive educational environment.
• Helps implement behavior management plans when required.
• Provides accommodations as needed (e.g., differentiated curriculum, extended time, study guides, reading/transcribing assistance, etc.).
• Serves as a resource to classroom teachers serving special education students.
• Helps staff resolve problems that impede student participation in appropriate learning activities/environments.
• Proctors district testing activities as directed.
• Upholds state mandated security procedures.
• Helps students with content-area preparation activities.
• Promotes the proper use and care of district property.
• Ensures that all materials are stored properly.
• Works with staff/students to address equipment safety/security.
• Prepares/maintains accurate records.
• Submits required paperwork on time.
• Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Upholds the student conduct code.
• Implements effective pupil management procedures.
• Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety.
• Watches for conduct/situations that may indicate a problem.
• Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Supervises assigned non-classroom activities.
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
• Pursues educational opportunities to enhance professional performance.
• Supports workplace initiatives that enhance personal productivity and advance district goals.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role…