What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate position at Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve?
Position Type : Student Support Services / Intervention Specialist - Mild / ModerateDate Posted : 12 / 6 / 2024Location : ESC of the Western ReserveDate Available : ImmediatelyClosing Date : 01 / 31 / 2025District : ESC of the Western ReserveJob Title : Teacher, Intervention Specialist Mild / Moderate or Moderate / Intensive Location : Lake County Reports To : Program Manager Contract : 185 days FLSA : Exempt Summary : Teaches core subjects in schools, institutions, or other specialized facilities to students with autism spectrum disorders, behavioral and / or development needs. Position located in program classrooms in Lake County. Benefits offered : Choice of 3 Medical Mutual plan options; Dental and Vision; a free telehealth option; an Employee Assistance Program; board paid life insurance with optional buy-up for yourself and dependents and Accidental Death and Dismemberment options. Voluntary plans available such as Cancer & Critical Illness coverage; Voluntary Accident coverage and Disability. Membership in State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio. Access to the following financial and tax deferment voluntary plans : Flexible Spending, Dependent care, American Fidelity 403b Contribution plan and Ohio Deferred Compensations 403b and 457 Contribution plans. Paid sick and personal time. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Other duties may be assigned by the Administration. Keep informed of trends, methods, and issues as well as local, state, and federal mandates / policies relatin to teaching in the area of certification / licensure. Plan curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual need of students, considering state and school requirements, physical, emotional, and educational levels of development. Properly supervise student behavior. Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social worker, and others to develop individual educational program for student. Instruct students in all academic subjects. Create learning materials and use all available resources to present instruction geared to each student's ability and interest. Work with students to increase motivation, provide consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to student for all learning activities. Work with parents to accept and develop skills in dealing with student's learning impairment. Develop frequent communications either written or oral with the following : parents of children; teachers and administrators of the building / district; related agencies and community members who provide services to children; and, teachers from other districts. Perform necessary record keeping procedures to include : attendance; assessment results; and, behavioral incidences. Attend meetings and complete forms necessary for the quality operation of education relating to your area of responsibility. Attend training and pass any test or assessment related to such training within the timeframe established by the supervisor. Education / Experience & Certification : Minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Must obtain and maintain a valid Intervention Specialist Mild / Moderate or Moderate / Intensive License with the State of Ohio Department of Education. Criminal Records Check : Must comply with Ohio Revised Code 3319.39 - Criminal Records Check. Resume, cover letter and information demonstrating experience and skills should be submitted with application. Drug Testing : Must pass a 10 panel drug screen at time of hire and comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.
