Elementary School Special Education Teacher

About the Role

The Intervention Specialist in Grades 3-5 works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities to ensure that lessons and teaching strategies meet the students' needs, teach independent living skills, and provide appropriate literacy, communication, and math skills.

Essential Functions

• Modify and/or adapt the K12 curriculum in alignment with the state's content standards to meet the unique needs of each student
• Writes and maintains compliant IEPs for students identified with special needs
• Collaborates with general education teachers to meet the goals of the student
• Educate parents on various instructional strategies
• Prepare appropriate documentation
• Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings
• Proctor achievement and other required testing to students including alternative assessments if required
• Collaborates with related services team to ensure IEP goals are developed and monitored
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed, up to 20% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check

Qualifications

• State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License
• Bachelor's degree AND equivalent combination of education and experience
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year classroom experience
• Master's Degree with an emphasis in Special Education
• 3 or more years of classroom experience in Special Education

Certification and Residency

State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License required. Prefer Ohio residents; will consider applicants from surrounding states (Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana) within one hundred miles of the Ohio border. Applicants must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio Certification.

Work Environment

The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions). The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state are typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• STRS Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement

Schedule

This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.