Intervention Specialist – MD/Cross Categorical Resource Room - Grades (K-3)

The Massillon City School District is currently seeking an experienced, dynamic teacher to join their team of dedicated professionals. We are looking for individuals who:

• Share in the belief that fundamental to our work, is a respect for the capabilities and potential for every child and family.
• Believes that every child is naturally curious.
• Values the participation of families in enriching the child's learning experience, and forging connections between home and the classroom.
• Works collaboratively in teams to provide the highest quality of education and care. ? Are willing to participate in structured professional development.
• Are willing to be flexible in meeting the changing needs of the school.
• Other:

Manages classroom and implements appropriate programs, develops Individual Education Programs (IEPs), conducts and participates in team meetings and parent conferences, supervises classroom assistants and volunteers, liaison with juvenile court officers and other children’s agencies

Essential Functions

Ensure safety of students

Implement Individual Education Plan objectives through classroom activities including small

group, individual and large group lessons

Develop and implement behavior management plans for students as needed

Maintain a safe environment for all students using crisis intervention techniques if warranted

Maintain a classroom conducive to learning and free of health and safety hazards

Develop schedules and lesson plans for classroom day allowing for a variety of activities and special

events appropriate for student IEP goals

Communicate progress through speech and writing, to parents and other school personnel

in compliance with state and program policies and procedures

Conduct preliminary and ongoing evaluations of student levels and needs through formal

And informal means

Elicit input from parents, caseworkers, and others involved in student program development

Design appropriate goals and objectives for student IEPs based on evaluations and staff and

parent input

Adjust IEPs as needed based on documentation of progress, or problems indicating the need \

for adjustment of original goals and objectives

Work cooperatively to develop programming and evaluation through disciplinary teaming approach

Conduct IEP parent conferences as necessary to fulfill program objectives for participation in

special education programming for MD/Cross Categorical students

Provide direction and training to instructor assistants and/or volunteers assigned to the classroom

Communicate to classroom aides information necessary for student program implementation

Schedule daily routine for instructor assistants assigned to the classroom

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades

Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Attend meetings and in-services as required

Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

Identify and address inappropriate behaviors

Adapt regular curriculum and provide alternative teaching techniques to enhance student level

Provide classroom teachers with resource information

Attend work regularly and punctually

Demonstrate a positive work ethic

Work cooperatively with others in small groups

Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside

the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms

Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability

and sound judgment

Plan and schedule inclusion of students in a regular homeroom, special homeroom activities,

and other classes as needed

Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues

Prepare and implement positive behavior plans

Perform other duties that may be assigned by Director of Student Services/Building

Principal/Designee

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Attend staff, IEP, behavior management, team evaluation and curriculum meetings as necessary

Work cooperatively with support staff to schedule time for related service evaluation and

implementation

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university

Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certifications/license/ Intervention Specialist Experience and/or training which evidences the ability to instruct students with moderate to intensive disabilities – preferred experience working with students with Autism.

Provide evidence of active participation in Teacher Based Team meetings

Be able to demonstrate how you have applied knowledge and skills acquired from

professional development in your content area

Provide evidence to demonstrate knowledge of Ohio’s Learning Standards and assessments for

this job vacancy

Provide evidence to demonstrate the implementation of Ohio’s Learning Standards in your

content area

Provide documentation of student achievement and progress as it pertains to this job vacancy

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem solving skills

General computer skills

Knowledge of IDEA, federal and state regulations, and compliance as they pertain to students

with special needs

Knowledge of public school policies and practices

Ability to operate various office equipment

Commitment to education

Equipment Operated:

Smart board

Computer

Calculator

Telephone

TV/DVD player

Office machines, e.g., copier, scanner, printer, fax

Assistive Technology

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

Assist with students with toileting needs as necessary

Occasional interaction with unruly students

Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands

and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop

Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 50 pounds

Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work

on all scheduled school days, except calamity days

Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, calculator, writing

Occasional travel

Occasional evening/weekend work

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.