K-12 Intervention Specialist

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MORGAN LOCAL SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Intervention Specialist

Employment Status: Regular/Full-time

Reports to: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: Provide instruction for special education and at-risk students

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students
• Assist in coordinating the special education program for all handicapped children in the school district
• Assist in implementation of federal law and Ohio rules for educating handicapped pupils
• Administer contract services for children
• Follow individual student IEPs
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Develop IEPs for children; assist in scheduling IEP conferences
• Provide classroom teachers with resource information
• Assist coordination of activities between the school district and outside agencies
• Work with regular classroom teachers in mainstreaming of students
• Prepare local, state, and federal reports relative to areas of special education and pupil personnel services
• Serve as a member of IEP and other teams as required
• Attend IEP conferences
• Consult with regular education teacher concerning modifications, adaptations, or alternate assignments in regular education classroom for special education students
• Assist with record keeping tasks and individual records of all children recommended to receive special education services and those enrolled in special education
• Adhere to rules and regulations regarding programs that relate to special education
• Assist in conducting programs for the identification of exceptional children
• Evaluate test scores to monitor progress of students
• Compile and maintain an accurate inventory of special education materials
• Represent the district at local, state, and regional activities/committees as directed
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student IEPs, testing information, student and staff information
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Ensure that the IEP goals/objectives for students are met
• Provide direct instruction in a resource/inclusion or tutorial setting
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Implement strategies to accomplish individualized program goals
• Consult with regular classroom teacher concerning placement of potential students
• Adapt curriculum and provide alternative teaching techniques and assessments to best enhance student learning

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials
• Promote good public relations
• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
• Serve as a role model for students
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships

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• Participate in committees, study teams, and cocurricular activities as agreed upon
• Participate in intervention assistance team meetings
• Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
• Supervise student teachers
• Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
• Appropriate State of Ohio intervention specialist license
• Meet the applicable requirement of a “highly qualified” teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act within the requirements
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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
• Knowledge of IDEA, Title I rules
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to operate school equipment
• Commitment to education
• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
• Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
• Training in varied instructional design
• Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice
• Knowledge of due process and other laws governing special education
• Ability to assess needs and write IEP’s that provide for those needs
• Knowledge of special education state and federal guidelines

Equipment Operated:

• Various office machines
• Computer
• Calculator
• Telephone
• Printer
• TV
• Copy machine
• Fax machine

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional evening/weekend/summer work
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional interaction with unruly students
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity days
• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop
• Frequent interaction among unruly children
• Occasional travel, e.g., attending workshop outside of district
• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, calculator, writing
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds

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The Morgan Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This document identifies

typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties.

Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures and

current contractual agreements.

Adopted Date: BA-3/14/2022

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $41,899.45 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Spec. Ed. (Moderate to Intense and/or Autism Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,899