Intervention Specialist K-12

Intervention Specialist K-12

Essential Functions: 

• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. 
• Has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values. 
• Shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
•  Ensure safety of students 
• Assist in coordinating the special education program for all students with disabilities in the school district 
• Assist in implementation of federal law and Ohio rules for educating handicapped pupils 
• Follow individual student IEP’s 
• Develop IEP’s for children; assist in scheduling IEP conferences 
• Provide classroom teachers with resource information 
• Assist coordination of activities between the school district and outside agencies 
• Work with regular classroom teachers in inclusion of students 
• Prepare local, state and federal reports relative to areas of special education and pupil personnel services 
• Serve as a member of IAT and IEP teams as required 
• Attend IEP conferences 
• Consult with regular education teacher concerning modifications, adaptations or alternate assignments in regular education classroom for special education students 
• Assist with record keeping tasks and individual records of all children recommended to receive special education services or those enrolled in special education 
• Adhere to rules and regulations regarding programs that relate to special education 
• Assist in conducting programs for the identification of exceptional children 
• Evaluate test scores to monitor progress of students 
• Compile and maintain an accurate inventory of special education materials 
• Represent the district at local, state and regional activities/committees as agreed to 
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student IEP's, testing information, student and staff information 
• Ensure that the IEP goals/objectives for students are met 
• Provide direct instruction in a resource/inclusion or tutorial setting 
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners Implement strategies to accomplish individualized program goals 
• Consult with regular classroom teacher concerning placement of potential students Adapt curriculum and provide alternative teaching techniques and assessments to best enhance student learning
• Monitor accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required Provide periodic written reports consistent with the reporting schedule of the district to the parent of the child with a disability regarding the child’s progress

Other Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner 
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy 
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents 
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation 
• Attend meetings and in-services as required 
• Attend Educational Field Trips Act as a mentor for first year teachers as agreed upon 
• Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices. 
• Serve as role model for students 
• Assist in selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials 
• Supervise student teachers 
• Discipline students when necessary 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university 
• Appropriate State of Ohio certification/license 
• Intervention specialist certificate 
• Meet the applicable requirement of a “highly qualified” teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act within the requirements 
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing 
• Effective, active listening skills 
• Organizational and problem solving skills 
• Knowledge of IDEA, Title I rules 
• Basic computer skills 
• Ability to operate school equipment 
• Commitment to education 
• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology 
• Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management 
• Training in varied instructional design 
• Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice 
• Knowledge of due process and other laws governing special education
• Ability to assess needs and write IEP’s that provide for those needs 
• Knowledge of special education state and federal guidelines