Intervention Specialist

Intervention Specialist – Leonard Kirtz School

Duties (include but not limited to the following):

• Assess levels and needs of students and gather evaluative data, develop and implement IEP on the basis of evaluation and assessment.
• Provide instruction to students with developmental disabilities.
• Provide instruction in approved or adopted curriculum areas.
• Develop and implement approved behavioral plans.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans consistent with students' Individual Educational Plans and the Ohio Extended Standards.

Qualifications/Requirements (include but not limited to the following):

• Hold appropriate certificate/license as required by the Ohio Department of Education; Intervention Specialist, preferably in the area of moderate to intensive.
• Hold and maintain current certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and abuser registry clearances.
• Any other training as required by the Ohio DODD or county board policy.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity & contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Ability to engage others with understanding & empathy.

Salary: As in negotiated agreement

Hours: 35 hour week, (Normally 8:30am – 3:30pm, M-F during school year)

This position involves working with children and/or young adults who have developmental disabilities.

In addition to the requirements listed above, the following qualifications shall be considered in evaluating an applicant for possible employment for this position: an applicant's varied work-experience; one's training and/or education; and, one's adaptability to work with children and/or adults with developmental disabilities.

Mahoning County Board of DD is an equal opportunity employer.