IMMEDIATE: Gifted Intervention Specialist

KIPP • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

KIPP Columbus is looking for a highly qualified Special Educator who has a track record of instructional excellence and who is willing to continuously go above and beyond for students. Our KIPP team is committed to leading and teaching through an anti-racist lens and are responsible for delivering effective, rigorous instruction in their content areas that produce high-quality results and student understanding. The Diverse Learning Team at KIPP Columbus provides crucial services to students with disabilities. In this role, educators provide specially designed instruction in small groups to students on their assigned caseload. The Inclusion Intervention Specialist will push-in to the general education classroom and provide small group instruction separate from general education peers. Inclusion Intervention Specialists in K-12 schools in Ohio play a critical role in supporting students with diverse learning needs. Summary of responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Current Ohio Special Education Intervention Specialist License or willingness and ability to pursue certification by start date by using one of 3 pathways: Traditional Alternative Supplemental
• Experience with participating in ETR meetings and writing ETR part 1
• Experience with writing IEPs, progress monitoring, progress reporting & data collection
• Experience using SameGoal to create special education documents
• Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.
• Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community
• Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students.
• Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities
• Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy)

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Design and execute individualized instructional strategies aligned with the Ohio Academic Content Standards to address the unique needs of special education students
• Provide direct intervention for students with disabilities in general and special education settings
• Differentiate instruction and modify curriculum to meet students' unique learning needs
• Use evidence-based instructional strategies to support academic growth
• Work closely with general education teachers to co-plan and co-teach lessons
• Serve as a liaison between students, teachers, families, and related service providers
• Advocate for inclusive practices and ensure students receive appropriate accommodations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including IEP and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) meetings
• Implement behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and positive behavior supports.
• Provide social-emotional learning (SEL) support to students with disabilities
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies
• Assess students' academic and behavioral progress using formal and informal assessments
• Maintain documentation and progress reports for IEPs
• Adjust instructional strategies based on data-driven decision-making
• Adhere to the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children with Disabilities, ensuring proper placement, instruction, and evaluation of students with disabilities
• Ensure adherence to federal and state special education laws
• Ensure adherence to board policies and district procedures.
• Stay updated on best practices in inclusive education through ongoing training
• Assist in training general education staff on inclusion strategies
• Actively involve parents and colleagues as learning partners, fostering a collaborative approach to student development

Benefits

• KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees