What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brook Lane Laurel Hall Frederick Intervention Specialist position at Meritus Medical Center Inc?
Provide student care, instruction, and behavioral support in a non-public special education school.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing reading skills and instruction
- Provides appropriate reading intervention programs as determined by the students’ needs and IEP
- Provides informal reading assessments
- Participate in and provide input for academic planning
- May complete reading intervention progress summaries under the direction of the teacher, IEP Coordinator and/or Principal
- Prepares materials for implementation of student interventions i.e., copying
- Performs all of the essential functions of a Behavior Specialist or 1:1 when needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school degree required
- Previous experience with school aged children and autism population preferred
- Physical ability to perform behavior management duties and therapeutic restraints following training course.
- Ability to deal with student aggression and intense behaviors.
- Ability to assist students with activities of daily living
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Strength Through Diversity
Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
