Job summary
IDEA Intervention Specialists serve as Special Education teachers.They are responsible for the achievement and support of critical students.The main goal is to close the gap by 2 years in just one school year.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of 12-15 students• Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals• Assess students' skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans• Teach Critical Student Intervention (CSI) small groups consisting of students that are academically at risk in reading and/or math• Collect and analyze student data in order to make effective decisions to maximize achievement• Discuss student's progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
Requirements
• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution• Experience: Experience in a Special Education classroom setting• Licenses or Certifications: Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist license specializing in Mild/Moderate special needs.• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment• Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings• Strong family engagement and communication• Record of results for students who are academically at risk
Key Skills Needed
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment• Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings• Strong family engagement and communication• Record of results for students who are academically at risk
Benefits
• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.• Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.
