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MORGAN LOCAL SCHOOLSJOB DESCRIPTION Position: Intervention Specialist Employment Status: Regular/Full-time Reports to: Building Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Description: Provide instruction for special education and at-risk studentsNOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importanceEssential Functions: Ensure safety of studentsAssist in coordinating the special education program for all handicapped children in the school districtAssist in implementation of federal law and Ohio rules for educating handicapped pupilsAdminister contract services for childrenFollow individual student IEPsAttend parent/teacher conferencesDevelop IEPs for children; assist in scheduling IEP conferencesProvide classroom teachers with resource informationAssist coordination of activities between the school district and outside agenciesWork with regular classroom teachers in mainstreaming of studentsPrepare local, state, and federal reports relative to areas of special education and pupil personnel servicesServe as a member of IEP and other teams as requiredAttend IEP conferencesConsult with regular education teacher concerning modifications, adaptations, or alternate assignments in regular education classroom for special education studentsAssist with record keeping tasks and individual records of all children recommended to receive special education services and those enrolled in special educationAdhere to rules and regulations regarding programs that relate to special educationAssist in conducting programs for the identification of exceptional childrenEvaluate test scores to monitor progress of studentsCompile and maintain an accurate inventory of special education materialsRepresent the district at local, state, and regional activities/committees as directedMaintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.
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, student IEPs, testing information, student and staff informationTake necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilitiesEnsure that the IEP goals/objectives for students are metProvide direct instruction in a resource/inclusion or tutorial settingDemonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learnersImplement strategies to accomplish individualized program goalsConsult with regular classroom teacher concerning placement of potential studentsAdapt curriculum and provide alternative teaching techniques and assessments to best enhance student learningOther Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materialsPromote good public relationsRespond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate mannerServe as a role model for studentsEstablish and maintain cooperative professional relationshipsParticipate in committees, study teams, and cocurricular activities as agreed uponParticipate in intervention assistance team meetingsMaintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc.
to keep current on relevant issuesSupervise student teachersCounsel, advise, encourage, and motivate studentsPerform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designeeQualifications: Bachelors degree (B.
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) or equivalent from a four-year college or universityAppropriate State of Ohio intervention specialist licenseMeet the applicable requirement of a highly qualified teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act within the requirementsSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriateRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work effectively with othersAbility to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writingEffective, active listening skillsOrganizational and problem solving skillsKnowledge of IDEA, Title I rulesBasic computer skillsAbility to operate school equipmentCommitment to educationKnowledge of academic area and teaching methodologySkills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom managementTraining in varied instructional designBackground/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practiceKnowledge of due process and other laws governing special educationAbility to assess needs and write IEPs that provide for those needsKnowledge of special education state and federal guidelinesEquipment Operated: Various office machinesComputerCalculatorTelephonePrinterTVCopy machineFax machineAdditional Working Conditions: Occasional evening/weekend/summer workOccasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissueOccasional interaction with unruly studentsOccasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.
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, being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity daysFrequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoopFrequent interaction among unruly childrenOccasional travel, e.
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, attending workshop outside of districtFrequent repetitive hand motion, e.
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, computer keyboard, calculator, writingOccasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 poundsThe Morgan Local School District is an equal opportunity employer.
This document identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties.
Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures and current contractual agreements.
Adopted Date: BA-3/14/2022
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, student IEPs, testing information, student and staff informationTake necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilitiesEnsure that the IEP goals/objectives for students are metProvide direct instruction in a resource/inclusion or tutorial settingDemonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learnersImplement strategies to accomplish individualized program goalsConsult with regular classroom teacher concerning placement of potential studentsAdapt curriculum and provide alternative teaching techniques and assessments to best enhance student learningOther Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materialsPromote good public relationsRespond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate mannerServe as a role model for studentsEstablish and maintain cooperative professional relationshipsParticipate in committees, study teams, and cocurricular activities as agreed uponParticipate in intervention assistance team meetingsMaintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc.
to keep current on relevant issuesSupervise student teachersCounsel, advise, encourage, and motivate studentsPerform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designeeQualifications: Bachelors degree (B.
A.
) or equivalent from a four-year college or universityAppropriate State of Ohio intervention specialist licenseMeet the applicable requirement of a highly qualified teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act within the requirementsSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriateRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work effectively with othersAbility to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writingEffective, active listening skillsOrganizational and problem solving skillsKnowledge of IDEA, Title I rulesBasic computer skillsAbility to operate school equipmentCommitment to educationKnowledge of academic area and teaching methodologySkills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom managementTraining in varied instructional designBackground/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practiceKnowledge of due process and other laws governing special educationAbility to assess needs and write IEPs that provide for those needsKnowledge of special education state and federal guidelinesEquipment Operated: Various office machinesComputerCalculatorTelephonePrinterTVCopy machineFax machineAdditional Working Conditions: Occasional evening/weekend/summer workOccasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissueOccasional interaction with unruly studentsOccasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.
e.
, being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity daysFrequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoopFrequent interaction among unruly childrenOccasional travel, e.
g.
, attending workshop outside of districtFrequent repetitive hand motion, e.
g.
, computer keyboard, calculator, writingOccasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 poundsThe Morgan Local School District is an equal opportunity employer.
This document identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties.
Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures and current contractual agreements.
Adopted Date: BA-3/14/2022
• Phone : NA
• Location : 65 W Union Ave, McConnelsville, OH
• Post ID: 9155013963