Intervention Specialist

Intervention Specialist for Exceptional Children

Preble County ESC Success Academy Alternative School

Eaton Ohio

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university

• Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certifications/license

• Meet the applicable requirements of a "highly qualified" teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act within the appropriate timelines

• Experience and/or training which evidences the ability to instruct severe behaviorally handicapped students

• Training in Crisis Intervention (will be provided if candidate does not currently have) 

• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students

• Implement Individual Education Plan objectives through classroom activities including small group, individual and large group lessons

• Develop and implement behavior management plans for students as needed

• Maintain a safe environment for all students using crisis intervention techniques if warranted

• Maintain a classroom conducive to learning and free of health and safety hazards

• Develop schedules and lesson plans for classroom day allowing for a variety of activities and special events appropriate for student IEP goals

• Communicate progress through speech and writing, to parents and other school personnel in compliance with state and program policies and procedures

• Conduct preliminary and ongoing evaluations of student levels and needs through formal and informal means

• Elicit input from parents, caseworkers, LEA representatives and others involved in student program development

• Design appropriate goals and objectives for student IEPs based on evaluations and staff and parent input

• Adjust IEPs as needed based on documentation of progress, or problems indicating the need for adjustment of original goals and objectives

• Work cooperatively to develop programming and evaluation through disciplinary teaming approach

• Conduct IEP parent conferences as necessary to fulfill program objectives for participation in special education programming for ED students

• Provide direction and training to instructor assistants and/or volunteers assigned to the classroom

• Communicate to instructor assistants information necessary for student program implementation

• Schedule daily routine for instructor assistants assigned to the classroom

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades

• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

• Attend meetings and in-services as required

• Identify and address inappropriate behaviors

• Adapt regular curriculum and provide alternative teaching techniques to enhance student level

• Control budget to select textbooks, equipment and supplies

• Attend work regularly and punctually

• Demonstrate a positive work ethic

• Work cooperatively with others in small groups