Job Purpose

The Intervention Specialist works closely with the school Principal, Teaching Staff, Office & Auxiliary Staff Staff and Director of Special Education to support and build a foundation for learning. The Intervention Specialist provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities, or thought to have disabilities, as well as provide learning strategies, supports and resources to general education teachers as they provide students with core instruction. The majority of Career Prep students need to recover credit or are at risk of dropping out, therefore, the Intervention Specialist’s first responsibility is to build strong relationships and encourage daily attendance through engaging instruction. In addition to the subject matter, Intervention Specialists help students develop self-motivation resulting in graduation and career readiness. The Intervention Specialist serves students throughout the Network, primarily students at the same school site, and secondarily, students at other sites (virtually) in the Network, as needed or assigned.

Systems

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  Advisory

• APEX

• Compliance

• EMIS Data Reporting

• Goal Sheets

• Grad Planners

• MTSS

• Quick Access

• Retention

• Student Academic Achievement

Accountable Functions

Advisory:

• Maintain a caseload of advisees

• Meet with advisees on a regular basis to review Success Plan and student IRC participation

• Participate in Career Check and Connect day monthly

• Facilitate the completion of the OMJReadiness Seal for advisees

• Teach and/or facilitate Industry Recognized Credential(s) within your building at a regular cadence during the CTE block of daily instruction

APEX

• Be able to navigate and utilize the APEX curriculum to effectively support general education teachers and students.

• Assist general education teachers to provide differentiated instruction, (tailoring instruction to meet individual needs of students), accommodations, and modifications using the approved curriculum.

• Verify APEX enrollments to ensure all students are properly scheduled into APEX classes

Compliance

• Ensure all required special education documents are completed within compliance timelines.

• Oversee and assist with the implementation of the IEP for each student served

• Develop/write/complete required special education documents for the State, sponsor, and parents in a timely manner to ensure compliance

• Schedule special education meetings as required/needed

• Collaborate consistently and effectively with school staff, teachers, school psychologists, related service providers, parents, and administrators

• Provide accommodation/modification information and resources to school staff regarding student needs

• Work with school office staff to research and locate prior school special education documents (IEP, ETR, Progress Reports, etc)

• Provide specially designed instruction virtually, in the resource room, or in general education classrooms as determined by students’ needs and outlined in IEP

• Design and facilitate in-person and online individualized educational support services as outlined in the IEP

• Communicate student statuses for state and district testing and ensure individual accommodations are provided as outlined in the IEP

• Develop, communicate, and implement student schedule to deliver IEP service minutes

• Keep accurate tracking/documentation of Annual Goal(s) service minutes as outlined in each IEP

• Maintain all student records and files according to the Special Education Model Policies and Procedures

• Maintain a hard copy of current special education documents in a confidential file cabinet, labeled Active Special Education students

• Ensure file cabinet is organized and records are accessible to administrative staff

• Ensure special education student documents are completed then locked after each EMIS Event in SameGoal and or Progress Book Special Services

• Ensure ALL transfer documents are uploaded into SameGoal and/or Progress Book Special Services immediately after EMIS Event reporting

EMIS Data Reporting

• Provide EMIS Event forms (within 24 hours of Event) for all special education events and enter data into the SIS for all students with disabilities

• Review then adopt/reject special education transfer documents.

• Create EMIS Event form and enter EMIS data into SIS for adopted transfer IEPs and transfer ETRs

• Maintain and update SpEd student roster after each EMIS Event (RIEP, AIEP, RIEP, NIEP, ETR, TETR)

Goal Sheets

• Monitor assignment completion during the day and communicate with the Teacher of Record accordingly

• Provide frequent student feedback

Grad Planners

• Keep accurate records and are able to articulate Grad Planner to each student so that they know in which classes they have earned credit, in which classes they are currently scheduled, testing results, grade level, and classes remaining

• Ensure Grad Planner is reinforced and included in Section 5 (Transition) of the IEP

• Understand and articulate graduation options for the State of Ohio

MTSS

• Attend monthly staff MTSS meetings to review student progress in all intervention programs

• Implement math and ELA evidence-based practices

• Participate in school-wide PBIS

• Encourage daily attendance through engaging instruction and student/family communication

Quick Access

• Ensure SpEd students are properly indicated in the SpEd and 504 columns of the ‘All Students’ tab

• Helps to maintain and update student information as directed by Principal/Assistant Principal

Retention

• Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students and families

• Participate in student retention and engagement events with Principal and staff

Student Academic Achievement

• Attend a variety of in-depth, sustained professional learning experiences aligned with the school improvement plan for student achievement

• Participate in curriculum and instructional development projects in collaboration with fellow faculty onsite and at other locations

• Participate in ongoing professional development activities, including TBTs and BLTs

• Employ data to personalize instruction and assessment to meet student needs, helping students fill gaps and see their own growth

• Prepare students for and administer all standardized tests as directed

• Work with the Testing Coordinator to ensure all testing accommodations are properly reported

• Effectively evaluate EOC and STAR data to determine learning gaps and implement evidence-based practices

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders

• Participate in co-teaching activities as assigned

• Maintain a positive school environment through effective conflict resolution, collaboration, positive reinforcement, and educational leadership modeling

• Participate in school and extra-curricular activities as directed by the Principal

• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, and discipline in an orderly fashion conducive to good learning

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

• Valid state teaching license in appropriate area preferred

• Satisfactory completion of federal and state required criminal history check

• Proficient in computer applications, including Google Suite, MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications

• Prior experience with, knowledge of, of willingness to learn the MTSS process and how it links to student success and possible special education evaluations

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

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  Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters

• Utilizes effective time management and exhibits punctuality to the job daily

• Strong content knowledge in one or more content areas

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Exhibits a passion for teaching and working with youth and young adults

• Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting

• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions

• Exhibit flexibility regarding decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties

• Pursues ongoing personal and professional growth

Working Conditions

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  Interaction with students, staff, and parents/guardians (virtually and in-person)

• Interaction with colleagues at other school locations through on- and off-site workgroups, training, and other professional development and through web conferences

• Ability to travel as needed

  • All in-person professional development opportunities must be attended in person

• Dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer and other technology related components

Requirements

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  All FusionEd Career Prep School Systems

• Intervention Specialists must complete the training in the Intervention Specialist Training Google Classroom

• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• Standing for extended periods of time, sitting occasionally

• Ability to move around the building