Intervention Specialist

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day work of their students and the safety and welfare of the students.
  • Includes standards-based curriculum and assessment development; instruction and supervision of students; guidance, academic, and character development; and student safety.
• Agrees with and is committed to the academic goals and philosophy of Oakmont Education.
  • Understands, abides by, and implements the policies, directives, and guidelines set forth by the management company.
• Special Education
  • Leads the response to Intervention process.
    • Effectively communicates with teachers, parents, and administrators to facilitate the IEP process.
  • Maintains Individual Educational Programs (IEP’s) and student’s files.
    • Remains current on rules and regulations set forth in special education.
• Curriculum and Instruction
  • Prepares instructional lesson plans aligned to applicable state standards and implements the Instructional Framework with fidelity.
    • Teaches all subjects following the school’s course of study or as assigned.
    • Utilizes data and assessments as a means to drive instruction.
    • Ensures effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent helpers.
    • Identifies clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate challenge and expectations.
    • Adapts and enriches the curriculum using multiple strategies, online tools, and technology in imaginative and enriching ways to actively engage and support students in their learning.
    • Organizes and manages groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities.
    • Uses advanced classroom management techniques.
    • Provides ample opportunities to all students to develop in activities outside the classroom such as student organizations, physical activities, and service learning.
    • Provides specialized instruction to students with special needs in one-on-one, small-group, or inclusion settings in accordance with IEPs and/or SPs.
    • Ensures high standards of achievement for all students and an orderly, motivational, and aspirational culture and a strong school community where teaching, learning and healthy relationships can thrive.
    • Completes written IEP progress reports at least as frequently as general education progress reports are written (minimum of once quarterly).
• Administrative
  • Keeps accurate records on each student such as: grade books and report cards, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records.
  • Maintains a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children’s progress.
  • Maintains the privacy and confidentiality of student records and professional matters.
• Facility and Personnel Development
  • Collaborates with staff to improve student learning and achievement in the regular education classroom.
  • Collaborates with colleagues demonstrating a model of connected educators and develops positive working relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
  • Maintains order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and safety.
  • Actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programs of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching, and pastoral arrangements.
  • Participates in ongoing, job-embedded staff professional development to ensures their personal and professional growth, as well as the success of every student.
  • Performs all other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education And Experience

• Necessary and desirable qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • A passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for building a strong, mission-driven organization.
  • A commitment to continued personal and professional growth, and a commitment to the company’s mission, vision, and growth.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  • Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks.
  • Prominent classroom instructional and management skills.
  • Experience with personalized student advising and motivation skills.
  • Experience working effectively with all stakeholders.
  • A passion for working with, and teaching, youth of various social, educational, and economic backgrounds and levels.
  • A willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving academic goals.
  • Able to maintain high level of confidentiality and use sound judgement in all aspects of the job.
  • Proficiency in the use of technology.
  • To complete a BCI/FBI Background check and be in compliance with Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3301-20-01.
  • A Bachelor’s degree required.
  • A Master’s degree preferred.
  • Current ODE License as an Intervention Specialist required.
  • Experience preferred: 1–2 years’ experience working with students with disabilities.
  • Experience with ETRs and IATs as well as writing IEPs.

Physical Requirements

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Supervision Received

• Occasional, minimal guidance, but follows established work methods.
• No direct reports.