What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervention Specialist at Nationwide Children's Hospital position at Columbus City Schools?
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least a bachelor's degree in area of Special
Education from an accredited four-year college/university Hold a valid and current Intervention
Specialist License (Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe) or equivalent as deemed by
the Ohio Department of Education
Adequate knowledge of students with Emotional and
Behavioral Disorders
Must be willing to be a member of a multi-disciplinary
team focusing on the emotional and mental well-being of school aged students
Must be willing to participate in continuing education
to continually build knowledge base and skill level working with students with
Behavioral and Emotional Disorders within the hospital setting Currently certified or become certified in CPI
Strong communication skills
KNOWLEDGE OF:
The characteristics and various diagnoses of students
with Emotional and Behavioral disorders Familiarity with various assessment tools,
methods and functional behavior assessments Data Collection
Principles, theories, practices and techniques used in
curriculum development and classroom instruction for students with Emotional
and Behavioral Disorders, ranging from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Knowledge of Ohio's Academic Content Standards
including modifications and implementation to meet each student's needs
Curriculum and lesson plan development including
differentiation
Positive Behavior Support Strategies
Strategies to improve or manage sensory regulation
dysfunction across environments Strategies to improve communication and social
integration skills across environments Strategies to de-escalate behaviors
DESCRIPTION:
Provide education to students from across Ohio in the
Behavioral Health unit at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Follow all the Federal and State Guidelines for the
Education of Children with Disabilities, IDEIA and the Operating Standards for
Ohio's Schools Serving Children with Disabilities
Participate in daily and weekly meetings with faculty
and staff on the Behavioral Health unit regarding status of current students
Conduct short pre- and post assessments to monitor
individual student progress.
Support parents and family members as active
participants in all aspect of the students' evaluation, educational services
and decision-making
Communicate with students' school district of residence
to obtain any necessary paperwork (IEP, class work) Communicate with students' school district of
residence regarding needs for the student when returning back to school; this
could include coordinating a meeting with hospital and school staff