Intervention Specialist (1 YEAR ONLY)

Intervention Specialist (1 YEAR ONLY) Reports to: Building Principal and Superintendent's Designee Status: Regular/Full-time K-12; Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Intensive Exempt

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Job Description Location: District Position: Intervention Specialist (1 YEAR ONLY) Reports to: Building Principal and Superintendent's Designee Status: Regular/Full-time Licensure: K-12; Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Intensive FLSA Status: Exempt Job Description: Provide academic, functional, behavioral, and instructional support for special education students by designing and implementing individualized programming. NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License 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 Knowledge of the Operating Standards for Ohio's Schools Serving Children with Disabilities Knowledge of FERPA and HIPAA Knowledge of Ohio's Academic Content Standard Knowledge of IEP development Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing Effective, active listening skills Organizational and problem-solving skills Demonstrated a positive work ethic Attend work regularly and punctually Basic computer skills Student management skills Work cooperatively with others in small groups Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations Essential Functions Ensure the safety of students Assists in providing staff development activities related to the modification and adaptation of curriculum and instruction Communicates regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of the student Serves as a building resource person to identify and provide instructional materials and strategies that diagnose and respond to individual student competencies and needs Assists the special education student in making an assessment of his/her abilities and in establishing educational and vocational occupational goals in keeping with these abilities Serves as a member of the building intervention assistance teams Provides support for the case managers of students referred to intervention assistance teams, including observations of students Assists in reviewing the implementation of 504 Plans and IEPs Provides modeling of specific teaching strategies for the classroom teacher Provides additional support for classroom teachers through information on research, changes in the law, and speakers on relevant topics Additional Working Conditions Occasional interaction among unruly children Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment Occasional travel, e.g., attending a workshop outside of the district Frequently move and position oneself as necessary to access and operate equipment Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout the school building Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the district. The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its program and activities, including employment opportunities. This job description is subject to change and does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties as directed by their supervisor and/or appointing authority. #J-18808-Ljbffr Upper Arlington City Schools