Pre-School Teacher (Intervention Specialist)

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Essential Functions

• Ensure safety of students
• Create Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Follow individual student IEP’s
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to level of learners
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, i.e., student test scores, family information
• Attend parent-teacher conferences
• Attend IEP meetings
• Supervise teacher aides
• Work with regular classroom teachers in co teaching or inclusion setting and in consultationPlan and schedule activities to meet individual student needs and activities to support the grade level curriculum
• Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by 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 Student Services Director/Building Principal/Designee

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university
• Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certifications/licenses: Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Age 3 - Grade 3 and Early Childhood Education Age 3 - Grade 3
• Meet the applicable requirements of "highly qualified" teacher within the approriate timelines
• Experience and/or training which evidences the ability to instruct students with various disabilities.
• 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
• Subject-specific equipment
• CD Rom applications
• TV/DVD player
• Office machines, e.g., copier, scanner, printer, fax

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• 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 25 pounds
• Occasional evening work
• Occasional requirement to travel, e.g., attending workshop outside of district
• Occasional requirement to operate a school district vehicle
• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, calculator, writing

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.