Intervention Specialist Long Term (MD Classroom K-2)

Bedford City School District · Cincinnati, United States

Intervention Specialist (MD Classroom K-2)

Facilitates the education of students with multiple needs by the development, implementation, and evaluation of special education Individual Education Plans.

Qualifications:

• Valid Ohio teaching certificate or license
• Ability to provide leadership and direction and to work cooperatively with other professional staff
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, parents and community members
• Ability to communicate effectively in written or oral form to staff, students, parents, and community members

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans that demonstrate one's ability to differentiate instruction through the utilization of research based instructional practices
• 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
• Use summative and formative assessment results to collect, analyze, and interpret data to help inform instructional decisions
• Be an active member of the school's meetings relative to special education
• Keep abreast of current IDEA rules and regulations
• Use proper forms for the IDEA and IEP processes and ensure appropriate deadlines for each
• Prepare thorough, well-written, and reflection Individual Education Plans (IEP's)
• Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
• Communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in written format to all stakeholders of the learning community as necessary
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences
• Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals and update the electronic gradebook frequently
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Attend educational field trips
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession as identified by ODE's Office of Professional Conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

Equipment Operated:

• Various office machines such as but not limited to:
• Computer
• Calculator
• Recording devices
• Copy Machine/Printer
• Smartboard, Apple TV, and or other such technology devices