Intervention Specialist - K-12 Mild Moderate

Fairless Local Schools•Navarre, OH

About The Position

Plans, implements, and assess academic intervention services. Helps students make appropriate choices. Keeps stakeholders informed about emerging issues. Encourages parental involvement.

Requirements

Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position.
Meets all mandated health requirements
A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job functions.
Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
Models professional and ethical conduct.
Assumes responsibility for decisions and conduct.
Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
Exercises tact and self-control when dealing with other individuals.
Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Responsibilities

Schedules individual/small group sessions.
Administers diagnostic tests.
Interprets results.
Encourages a full range of intervention options.
Reviews intervention strategies with classroom teachers.
Reinforces concepts introduced in inclusive educational settings.
Teaches students as scheduled.
Maintains a thorough understanding of subject material.
Creates effective student learning experiences.
Documents teaching performance objectives.
Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor and manage student learning.
Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
Promotes a professional image of the school district.
Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs.
Prepares the assigned classroom or instructional area.
Develops written lesson plans that align with state standards and the district’s adopted courses of study/curriculum goals.
Evaluates the academic needs of students.
Develops meaningful educational activities that engage and stimulate student learning.
Varies instructional techniques to address diverse learning styles.
Helps students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.g., use of instructional/media resources, access/proximity to activities, etc.).
Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.
Facilitates self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
Plans collaborative learning activities that encourage and support positive peer relationships.
Collaborates with other staff.
Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
Serves as a building/district resource for core academic activities.
Upholds the student conduct code.
Implements effective pupil management procedures.
Maintains a positive learning environment.
Helps parents/students understand academic objectives, behavioral standards, and performance expectations.
Consults with support personnel to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
Collaborates with staff to implement and monitor behavior management plans when required.
Supports an inclusive educational environment.
Provides opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in appropriate learning activities.
Initiates student assistance/intervention referrals as needed.
Meets mandated paperwork deadlines.
Helps the intervention assistance team (IAT) prepare plans for eligible students.
Helps prepare and implement Section 504 and other intervention activities for assigned students meeting eligibility requirements.
Proctors district testing activities as directed.
Upholds security procedures.
Helps students with content-area preparation activities.
Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
Evaluates student achievement/performance.
Prepares periodic student progress reports.
Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, notes, meetings, etc.).
Respects personal privacy.
Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
Promotes the proper use and care of school property.
Oversees the cleaning, repair, replacement, and storage of program supplies/equipment.
Takes precautions to ensure safety.
Monitors situations that may indicate a problem.
Provides appropriate student supervision.
Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
Supervises non-classroom activities when assigned.
Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
Encourages parent organizations and supports school-sponsored activities.
Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
Provides prompt notification of absences.
Ensures that student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
Maintains a professional appearance.
Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.