Intervention Specialist (Mild - Moderate)

VACANCY NOTICE: Intervention Specialist (Mild-Moderate)
LOCATION: Richfield Elementary School

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EFFECTIVE DATE: 2025 - 2026 School Year

POSTING DATE: April 14, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 21, 2025 - Internal Candidates
Until Filled - External Candidates

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Minimum Qualifications: ·

• Holds/maintains required state department of education credentials.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or similar training may be required for some assignments.

Essential Functions:
1. Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy. Organizes subject content and learning goals that support high levels of student achievement.

• Works closely with other service providers to support unified classroom lessons.
• Implements strategies to improve family involvement and support for program activities.
• Prepares intervention materials. Teaches assigned students as scheduled.
• Develops and implements lesson plans aligned with intervention goals.
• Evaluates student academic needs and learning styles.
• Differentiates intervention techniques to effectively advance student learning.
• Facilitates the integration of new technology in all areas of the curriculum.
• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
• Uses a data-driven approach to analyze assessments. Provides effective feedback to students.
• Identifies alternative approaches/accommodations as needed (e.g., differentiated curricula, equipment adaptations, extended time, study guides, reading/transcribing assistance, etc.).
• Collaboratively identifies and resolves problems that impede student learning. Implements evidence-based interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time-frames.
• Facilitates/supports the least restrictive environment for the placement of students with disabilities.
• Conducts academic assessments for Evaluation Team Report (ETR) as requested.
• Facilitates Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. Prepares draft and final IEPs.
• Prepares and transmits legally compliant special education documents by required deadlines.
• Participates in manifestation determination and functional behavior assessment meetings.
• Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self-reliance skills.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports and/or report cards.
• Substantiates data on IEP goals/objectives as required.
• Initiates consistent parental updates to communicate academic, behavioral and social-emotional performance-related matters.
• Proctors state and district testing activities. Upholds mandated security procedures.
• Identifies alternative assessment methods when warranted.
• Ensures student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.

2. Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public image.

• Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Complies with the Employee Code of Excellence.
• Contributes to an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
• Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
• Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

• Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. Resolves issues tactfully.

4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

5. Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety. Helps supervisors manage risks.

• Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes and administrative directives when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior and suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.

6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.