Intervention Specialist

SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLS Professional Staff Job Description Title:Intervention Specialist (Includes Special Needs Preschool Teacher) Qualifications:Valid teaching license for assignment based on grade level, core academic subject, and student population, as set by the Ohio Department of Education. Physical Requirements: 1.Able to maintain stationary positions, position self, ascend and descend for various lengths of time throughout the workday. 2.Able to move and traverse self throughout the workday. 3.Must be agile and able to move quickly between physical positions as well as respond and react quickly to all situations typical of preschool setting (behavior management, floor play/teaching, playground activities, and bending over to assist in learning daily living skills). 4.Able to operate technology and classroom equipment. 5.Able to move, transport, position, install, and remove items up to forty (40) pounds. Reports to:Building Principal Job Goal:To plan, organize, and implement Sandusky City Schools’ instructional program and best practices to influence student-learning outcomes. Must be able to effectively lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation. Professional Qualities: 1.Abides by adopted Board policies, district rules, and procedures. 2.Meets all procedural deadlines. 3.Helps develop and promote educational and related activities, including academic, social, community, etc. 4.Establishes working relationships and collaborates with students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders. 5.Completes professional development and licensure requirements. 6.Demonstrates proficiency in subject matter or content area. 7.Is dependable, punctual, and responsible. 8.Takes reasonable measures to ensure student health and safety. 9.Projects a positive attitude and enthusiasm for teaching and education. 10.Behaves in a professional manner, realizing that one’s actions reflect directly on the status and substance of the teaching profession. 11.Maintains a professional relationship with all students at all times, both in and out of the classroom. 12.Accurately reports information required by the local board of education or governing board, state education agency, federal agency or state or federal law. 13.Adheres to federal, state and local laws and statutes regarding criminal activity. 14.Complies with state and federal laws related to maintaining confidential information. 15.Serves as positive role model and does not use, possess or unlawfully distribute illegal or unauthorized drugs. 16.Ensures school property, public funds or fees paid by students or the community are used in the best interest of students and not for personal gain. 17.Fulfills all the terms and obligations in employment contract. 18.Uses technology in a responsible manner and safeguards the electronic devices and data. 19.Demonstrates the ability to read, analyze, and interpret information relevant to the position, including being able to speak effectively to small and large groups of people, and to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. 20.Participates in professional development in order to impact teaching quality, school improvement, and student achievement. 21.Serves on a fair share of committees and/or assists with other activities. 22.Possesses the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations. General Teaching Responsibilities: 1.Focus For Learning a.Displays knowledge of how students learn and of the developmental characteristics of age groups using High Quality Student Data. b.Understands the relationship of knowledge within the discipline to other content areas, relevant life experiences, and career opportunities. c.Makes connections to state standards and district priorities. 2.Planning Instruction For The Whole Child a.Models respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills and experiences. b.Recognizes characteristics of gifted students, students with disabilities and at-risk students in order to assist in appropriate identification, instruction and intervention. c.Applies knowledge of how students think and learn to design and delivery of instruction. 3.Lesson Delivery a.Understands and uses content-specific instructional strategies to effectively teach the central concepts and skills of the discipline. b.Communicates clear learning goals and explicitly links learning activities to defined goals. c.Creates and selects activities designed to help students develop as independent learners and complex problem-solvers. d.Monitors student understanding by demonstrating the ability to plan, differentiate, and modify instruction. e.Involves learners in self-assessment and goal setting to address gaps between performance and potential. 4.Classroom Routines and Procedures a.Creates an environment this is physically and emotionally safe and conducive to learning for all students. b.Treats all students fairly and establishes an environment that is respectful, supportive, and caring. 5.Assessment of Student Learning a.Selects, develops, and uses a variety of quality diagnostic, formative and summative assessments and use the data generated to purposefully plan and modify instruction. b.Analyzes data trends and patterns to measure targeted student learning, anticipates learning obstacles and modifies instruction to meet the needs of groups of students. c.Collaborates and communicates student progress on assessments with students, parents, and colleagues, within district timelines. d.Maintains accurate records of skills mastered based on multiple assessments including diagnostic, formative and summative assessments. Specific Intervention Specialist and Special Needs Preschool Teacher Responsibilities: 1.Completes additional coursework, training and/or in-services (credit or non-credit). 2.Maintains non-academic records accurately. 3.Develops Individualized Education Program (IEP) with parents, teachers, and administrators. 4.Provides individualized instruction for students according to IEP. 5.Conducts informal assessments of academic and behavioral progress. 6.Monitors IEP progress. 7.Completes assessments and IEP’s within Federal and State timelines. 8.Communicates regularly with parents, teachers, and the director. 9.Acts as a resource person for other at-risk students. 10.Attends, participates, and completes responsibilities related to the screenings, evaluations, observations, and administrative tasks pertaining to the duties of the Intervention Planning Team members. Specific Preschool Teacher Responsibilities: 1.Accepts additional duties including, but are not limited to, attending meetings for parents, assessment opportunities, observations, collegial exchanges of information, sanitization of center areas and equipment. 2.Completes and maintains necessary program coursework, training, and certification for program licensure and program quality rating system. Other: Such additional duties and responsibilities as collaboratively determined between the administrator and individual staff member, and subsequently assigned by the administrator.

Salary : $45,034 - $76,558