Intervention Specialist / Special Education Teacher

Job summary
IDEA Intervention Specialists serve as Special Education teachers.They are responsible for the achievement and support of critical students.The main goal is to close the gap by 2 years in just one school year.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of 12-15 students.• Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress.• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals.• Teach Critical Student Intervention (CSI) small groups.• Collect and analyze student data to maximize achievement.• Discuss student's progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation.• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula.• Submit weekly lesson plans and update gradebook weekly.
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.• Experience in a Special Education classroom setting.• Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist license specializing in Mild/Moderate special needs.• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.• Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings.• Strong family engagement and communication.• Record of results for students who are academically at risk.
Key Skills Needed
• Adaptability• Strong communication• Organization• Teaching• Data analysis• Student assessment• Family engagement
Benefits
• Paid Family Leave• Tuition Reimbursement• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Professional Development• Dental and vision plans• Disability and life insurance• Parenting benefits• Flexible spending account options• Generous vacation time• Referral bonuses• Professional development• 403(b) plan• Relocation allowance (if applicable)