Intervention Specialist- Focus North High School

eSchool Consultants•Columbus, OH

20h

About The Position

The Intervention Specialist is a full-time, non-supervisory position that coordinates and delivers appropriate special education services and plans to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The role designs and develops modified curricula for specified students and works individually with students. The specialist is a member of the Special Education team and the Intervention Assistance Team (IAT), and reports to the School Director and the Director of Special Education. Focus is open Monday through Thursday and describes its school environment as stable, successful, and supported by professional, effective, friendly staff and administration. Administrative school staff members are former teachers. The position offers retirement benefits through STRS and health, dental, life, and vision insurance.

Requirements

Knowledge of Ohio Department of Education and State of Ohio standards for working with children with disabilities.
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement special education services for identified students.
Apply knowledge of the Ohio Department of Education and the State of Ohio standards for working with children with disabilities.
Coordinate services for identified and potentially identified special education students, including assessments, reevaluations, and IAT activities.
Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Refer and implement evaluations for initial identification and reevaluation of special education students, including referrals for suspected learning disabilities in students who are not yet identified.
Work with students, parents, and staff to ensure communication and coordinated services for special education students.
Meet student needs by creating and implementing appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment.
Design, write, and use instructional, therapeutic, or skill-development programs as needed, and provide written plans for team members’ referral and review.
Collaborate with lead instructors and instructors to ensure IEP modifications are met.
Assist in preparing labs to enhance learning and support students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
Assist in managing student behavior and implement discipline plans.
Apply working knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Collaborate with laboratory instructors on student behavior management programs according to IEPs.
Take necessary and reasonable measures to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain good communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers through conferences.
Create and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Present information accurately through clear communication and enrich job skills through professional development activities.