Intervention Specialist

JOB OBJECTIVE

• Provide appropriate educational experiences for identified pupils with learning disabilities or developmental learning deficiencies

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Hold a valid Ohio teaching certificate with certification in the area of Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Intensive)
  
• BCI/FBI Background Checks

JOB LOCATION

• Classroom location will be assigned according to the policy and administrative rules of the Northwest Local School District

EQUIPMENT UTILIZED

• Computer
• Copier/Printer
• Phone
• Electronic Devices

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential

• Provides instruction in the assigned subjects and/or grade level in a classroom setting which implements the philosophies of the Northwest Local School District and utilizes the courses of study adopted by the Board of Education
• Aid students in learning organizational skills
• Assist student to complete homework and classroom work in subject areas in which he/she is behind grade level
• Work with the student to remediate those skills he/she is lacking or in which he/she is behind grade level
• Utilize a wide variety of alternate teaching strategies, learning modes, aural, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic (i.e., for the student who has difficulty learning visually, the tutor would employ aural or tactile methods
• Act as a member of the placement team and IEP committee
• Observe students who have been referred for testing and record pertinent information on the observation report form used by the Northwest district when appropriate (before a conference with parents and psychologist)
• Develop and write IEP’s for students for the next school year
• Schedule parent conferences to discuss the IEP and obtain parent signature
• Maintain contact with parents of students so that school and home may work together
• Refer, to the guidance counselor or psychologist, any problems which a student may be having of an emotional nature, which interfere with either behavior or school performance
• Work closely with teachers to know what progress has been made or in which new areas student may need help
• Assist administration in  conferences for students involved in disciplinary action (secondary)
• Assist in developing the emotional maturity of the students
• Assist in developing problem solving and critical thinking skills 
• Scheduling of students as needed
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Develops lesson plans, instructional materials and provides individualized instruction when appropriate
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials and maintains required inventory records
• Additional duties as assigned

Non-Essential

• N/A

Salary : $40,284