Intervention Specialist

Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate)The Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate) is a full-time, salaried position with a 9.5-month work schedule. The Intervention Specialist will report to the Director of Student Services. The Intervention Specialist will teach students in a variety of small group classes and will assist teachers in supporting students with IEP's in a general education classroom setting. He or she will understand and implement the school's Hillsdale K-12 classical curriculum, student instruction, and work collaboratively to ensure a learning climate for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful.Essential duties and responsibilities for the Intervention Specialist are as follows:Adheres to established standards regarding curriculum delivery and requirements as established by the schoolProvides professional instruction and teaching to students with disabilities as appropriate to the specified course or discipline and academic level, using various techniques, including individualized and small group instruction, to promote learningPrepares for IEP meetings, describing the student's present level of functioning and proposes measurable IEP goals and objectives for team considerationUnderstands the continuum of programming options that can be used to meet the individual needs of the student to provide an appropriate educationProvides individualized educational plans for the provision of specially designed instructionParticipates in the review of the IEP with the student's parents, school administrators, and often, the student's general education teacherCollects, documents, and analyzes the student's current progress on his/her individualized educational plan, working closely with parents to inform them of their child's progress and suggest techniques to promote learning at homeOrganizes and effectively communicates class/course objectives, standards and requirements for successful achievement, e.g., syllabi, tests, specific tasksProvides guidance and assistance to students as needed in order to ensure appropriate assimilation of the class/course content in an effort to support student success and achievementEnsures all appropriate measures, including special accommodations, are in effect for students with disabilitiesAssists general education teachers to adapt curriculum materials and teaching techniques to meet the needs of students with learning disabilitiesWorks with students with disabilities in a variety of settings, to include working as a special education resource teacher and offering individualized help to students in general education classroomsTeaches together with general education teachers in classes composed of both general and special education students; or working with special education students for several hours a day in a resource room, separate from their general education classroomUses specialized equipment such as computers with synthesized speech, interactive educational software programs, and audio systems to assist childrenQualificationsThe Intervention Specialist shall be a person who is well-organized, well-rounded, engaging, and who has the ability to facilitate growth and collaboration inside and outside of the classroom. Additionally, strong candidates will:Provide evidence of an ability and commitment to furthering the classical mission and vision of the schoolHave a minimum of five (2) years of relevant professional experience with a minimum of a bachelor's degreeShow a demonstrated track record of success in teaching and leadership experience in a school settingHold (or be eligible to hold) an Ohio Teaching License with certification in Special EducationEmbrace the school's organizational values: the tenets of classical, liberal arts education; community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens; excellence in teaching and learning; and the virtues we aim to teach our students: prudence, justice, fortitude, humility, gratitude, perseverance, and compassionCompensation, Benefits and HiringPay is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits offered for full-time employees include health benefits, paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, and enrollment in the State Teachers Retirement System. Children will receive enrollment priority if a parent is a full-time employee at the time of enrollment. All employees will be required to pass background checks.Application ProcessStaff applicants must complete an online application through Classical's Career page and include the following information: cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and three professional references. Please include email address and phone number for each reference.