Intervention Specialist - Mild to Moderate 2025-2026 School Year

Akron Public Schools•Akron, OH

33d•$48,007

About The Position

The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for an Intervention Specialist-Mild to Moderate, Job Code 006, Time Schedule 380 (190 Days), Starting Salary $48,006.96, Collective Bargaining Unit - AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position. Application must be made electronically through https://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/. Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of teaching license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Melissa Frymyer, Director, Special Education, 330-761-3145.

Requirements

Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist Licensure, Mild/Moderate

Nice To Haves

A commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multi-cultural setting
Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative relationship with other teachers in the development of curriculum plans and materials
Interest in the creative process and appreciation for the products of this process
Flexibility in scheduling and working with students and staff
Willingness to participate in staff and curriculum development, with and without released time
Seeking creative initiative in ways to help students attain their maximum potential
Willingness to work in collaboration with other school personnel.
Evidence of successful teaching

Responsibilities

Helps students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents on a regular basis
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct
For the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure
Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance
Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
Assists in the development of the IEP, including the development of specific instructional objectives and unique services to meet the needs of students
Makes modifications and accommodations of the classroom environment for the student with a disability in the regular or special education classroom
Monitors student's progress in accordance with the IEP
Reports to and carries out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.