Intervention Specialist

Intervention Specialist

Under the supervision of the Administration and Curriculum Manager, the Intervention Specialist provides appropriate learning experiences for students with a range of disabilities in our alternative education program. This program is designed to build academic and functional skills using a personalized approach for each student. Serves as part of a highly skilled team dedicated to providing education through a transdisciplinary approach while upholding the core beliefs of the program. Collaborates with related service providers to design customized learning plans to be delivered in a small group environment. Ongoing professional development is required for this position. There is an emphasis on continuous learning and sharing skills across disciplines to develop individualized curriculum and personalized learning plans for each student.

Responsibilities include contributing to a highly collaborative IEP/Service Plan process, building meaningful connections with students, fostering positive working relationships, developing and teaching engaging lessons, using positive behavioral strategies, completing Functional Behavior Assessments, providing specialized instruction, maintaining student records, participating in team meetings, establishing clear objectives, collecting data, developing professional skills, monitoring personal care, coordinating classroom Teaching Assistants, communicating with Administration and Curriculum Manager, and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's or master's degree in special education, current ODE license as a K-12 Intervention Specialist, exceptional interpersonal skills, a passionate, collaborative, and energetic disposition, excellent verbal and written communication skills, commitment to professional development, ability to maintain high level of confidentiality, proficiency in computer applications, ability to lift a minimum of fifty pounds, and possession of a valid Ohio driver's license with no more than two moving violations and reliable daily transportation. Preferential consideration for candidates with experience with Severe and Multiple Disabilities and minimum of 2-3 years of teaching experience.