Intervention Specialist

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 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.