What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervention Specialist (K-3) : 1 year contract position at Grandview Heights City School District?
Grandview Heights Schools is seeking an Intervention Specialist at Stevenson Elementary (K-3) for the 2025-2026 school year. Ideal candidates will have OG Certification or experience!TITLE : Intervention Specialist at Stevenson Elementary (K-3)REPORTS TO Building Principal and Chief Student Growth & Development OfficerEMPLOYMENT STATUS Regular, ExemptQUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certificate / license OG Certification, or experience (Preferred) POSITION SUMMARY Teach students with disabilities the skills and knowledge that are necessary to lead a productive lifeINSTRUCTION AND LEADERSHIP Establish a safe and comfortable environment for all students, including the establishment of reasonable guidelines and appropriate consequences for behavior Continuously assess student achievement in order to design and differentiate instruction Develop and implement individual education plans (IEPs) according to State and local policies and procedures Prepare clear and timely lesson plans that implement the student IEPs Provide appropriate intervention for students who exhibit deviant behavior Properly care for students who require personal care such as toileting, diapering, and feeding Coordinate instruction, to the highest extent possible, within the district's approved courses of study Administer standardized and criterion referenced tests according to district policies and procedures Make effective use of resources and materials that implement the student IEPs and are appropriate for the students disability and skills Keep accurate and detailed records according to Special Education and building guidelines Prepare adequate lesson plans and instructions for substitute teachers which outlining classroom expectation and building procedures Observe the daily building schedule, including starting and ending times for teachers and students, and perform assigned duties Serve as a role model for students in the practice of ethics, responsibility, and democratic values PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Be available for education related purposes outside the instructional day when requested to do so and under reasonable terms Serve on committees and participate in school related activities in a professional and responsible manner Complete an individual professional development plan according to procedures adopted by the district Learn and implement the administrative procedures associated with the teaching assignment; for example, applying for a field trip or conducting a fundraiser COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION Communicate regularly with classroom teachers, support personnel, and other appropriate staff, using approved procedures and forms Effectively and clearly report to parents in a regular manner and at intervals established by the district and / or building Communicate with agencies, authorities and private practitioners, according to confidentiality guidelines and other district procedures Use sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy when interacting with students, parents and the community Maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain Work cooperatively with peers, administrators and support staff OTHER Assist with the selection of textbooks and other teaching materials Work with student teachers, if assigned Supervise a paraprofessional or aide, if assigned Maintain appropriate personal appearance and hygiene Observe all safety and health regulations of the building and district Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, the Superintendent or his / her designees WORKING CONDITIONS Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather; that is, being prepared to come to school on all scheduled work days, except calamity days Frequent interaction with unruly children Potential interaction with angry or distraught adults Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, reach with hands and arms Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and pull various items; for example, books and supplies, up to a maximum of 25 lbs.
