What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervention Specialist position at Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities?
Intervention Specialist - 35 hours per week (184 Days) Bargaining Unit eligible
Summary of duties:
As an Intervention Specialist will review and assess present levels of performance for each student in the classroom to deliver research-based specially designed instruction to meet individual needs. The student age does not exceed 60 months in one classroom. Other duties include, but are not limited to, instructs students in all areas of development including: communication, fine motor, gross motor, adaptive skills, and vocational skills; provides 1:1 as well as group instruction; assists students in basic living skills (e.g., personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, socialization, dressing, swimming, etc.) as necessary during school day; prepares teaching materials and visual supports to assist in student learning; assesses students using appropriate assessment techniques in various program areas, gathers information from parents, professionals and student records, writes Evaluation Team Reports (ETR), Individual Education Programs (IEP), completes progress monitoring and reports student progress; prepares and records daily lesson plans to address student needs; submits requests for materials as needed for instruction; records data on daily activities, behavior programs for evaluation of students and revision of programs; records attendance, seizure activities, toileting activities and behavior data. Collaborates cooperatively with other staff, parents, caseworkers, family members, and medical personnel to achieve student goals and programming as identified by IEPs; facilitates communication with students through sign language, picture communication, and a total communication approach. Gives direction and models best practices to instructor assistants; works to resolve student behavior concerns. Promotes and implements the mandates and goals of the Clermont County Board of DD (Developmental Disabilities) in a professional, positive, and efficient manner. Maintains regular, punctual, and consistent work schedule. Assists support staff with all transfers, lifts, and positioning of students in a safe manner, according to in-service training and student plans, using proper lifting techniques. Administers oral and topical medication(s) to students, after receiving appropriate training, and when delegated by a Registered Nurse employed by the Board. Represents CCDD as assigned. Develops and demonstrates knowledge of current developments in the field to the most beneficial client care. If required to transport individuals in an agency vehicle, required to have valid CPR/First Aid and meet the requirements of the Board's Transportation policy; performs other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Intervention Specialist Certification/License issued by Ohio Department of Education. Prefer Moderate/Intensive Certification, and experience collaborating with individuals with Autism. Must be physically able to lift, carry, and position children in a safe manner. Successfully pass pre-employment background check, a physical exam, and all registries based on statute.