Intervention Specialist, Education ​/ Teaching

Job Description

Reports to:

School Director

Basic Function:
To provide specially designed instruction to the students assigned on his/her caseload, which is appropriate for their abilities and growth, and personal characteristics. This individual will work collaboratively with teachers and service providers to develop objective, measurable goals and determine appropriate accommodations for student individualized education programs.

• Bachelor's Degree and licensure in Special Education (Intervention Specialist)
• Valid Ohio teaching certificate or license.
• Appropriate criminal record as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to generate, record, and maintain information and statistical data.
• Ability to administer, score, and interpret a test of individual achievement.
• Knowledge of the Ohio Department of Education model curriculum and Ohio’s New Learning Standards.
• Must maintain confidentiality of student records and school business.

• Demonstrate knowledge of Special Education policies and regulations.
• Provide specially designed instruction to students assigned on his/her caseload in accordance with the students’ individualized education programs.
• Collaborate with staff and service providers to develop individualized, objective, and measurable goals for students’ individualized education programs.
• Determine appropriate accommodations and interventions for students’ individualized education programs.
• Complete IEP Progress Reports for those students on his/her caseload.
• Attend IEP and IAT meetings as requested.

• Demonstrate evidence of effective planning.
• Implement a variety of instructional methods and techniques to meet student needs.
• Create an inviting classroom environment.
• Encourage proper care and usage of equipment, furnishings, and materials.
• Be receptive to new ideas and enthusiastic.
• Demonstrate correct use of the written and spoken word.
• Teach social thinking and social skills to students.
• Evaluate and report student progress on the approved reporting tool as scheduled.
• Follow Summit Academy’s Instructional Design.

• Establish and maintain positive rapport with people.
• Establish and maintain a classroom routine.
• Set teacher expectations for students.
• Uphold school rules.
• Implement PBIS Behavior System.

• Interact in a professional manner with Summit Academy staff.
• Work effectively with colleagues in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward colleagues, students, parents/guardians, special service personnel, support staff, administrators, and visitors/public.

• Participate in professional improvement activities.
• Participate on school and/or district-wide curriculum committees.
• Plan, implement, and complete an IPDP as prescribed by the LPDC.
• Participate in OTES.

• Maintain professional behavior.
• Dress professionally.

All other responsibilities as set forth by School Director and CEO.