Cross Categorical Intervention Specialist at Bedford City School District

Position: Intervention Specialist Cross-Categorical in the PAW program

Reports to: Supervisor of Pupil Personnel

Contract: Regular/Full-time

Description: Facilitates the education of students with multiple needs by the development, implementation, and evaluation of special education Individual Education Plans

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

1. Valid Ohio teaching certificate or license, as issued by the Ohio State Department of Education, Office of Teacher Certification and Licensure, pursuant to ORC 3319.22 to 3319.31 or in accordance with standards authorized by law.

2. Ability to provide leadership and direction and to work cooperatively with other professional staff.

3. Ability to maintain effective relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, parents and community members.

4. Ability to communicate effectively in written or oral form to staff, students, parents, and community members.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment

• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans that demonstrate one's ability to differentiate instruction through the utilization of research based instructional practices

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

• Use summative and formative assessment results to collect, analyze, and interpret data to help inform instructional decisions

• Be an active member of the school's meetings relative to special education

• Keep abreast of current IDEA rules and regulations

• Use proper forms for the IDEA  and IEP processes and ensure appropriate deadlines for each

• Prepare thorough, well-written, and reflection Individual Education Plans (IEP's)

• Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team

• Communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in written format to all stakeholders of the learning community as necessary

• Attend parent/teacher conferences

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences

• Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals and update the electronic gradebook frequently

• Collaborate with colleagues

• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute

• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life

• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities

• Attend meetings and in-services as required

• Attend educational field trips

• Observe ethics of the teaching profession as identified by ODE’s Office of Professional Conduct

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

Equipment Operated:

• Various office machines such as but not limited to:

• Computer

• Calculator

• Recording devices

• Copy Machine/Printer

• Smartboard, Apple TV, and or other such technology devices

Reports to: Virtual Learning Program Administrator

Description: Teach the appropriate course of study for each subject area using the Edgenuity platform a variety of instructional techniques that meet individual learning styles. This is a full time position in the virtual learning program. Individuals that are serving our online students will be required to follow the reassignment process as outlined in the negotiated agreement should the desire to obtain a position in a regular classroom setting.

Qualifications:

1. Valid Ohio teaching endorsement or license, as issued by the Ohio State Department of Education, Office of Teacher Certification and Licensure, pursuant to ORC 3319.22 to 3319.31 or in accordance with standards authorized by law.

2. Ability to provide leadership and direction and to work cooperatively with other professional staff.

3.  Ability to maintain effective relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, parents and community members.  

4. Ability to communicate effectively in written or oral form to staff, students, parents, and community members.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety of students

• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment

• Maintain accurate and complete records as required

• Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development

• Attend parent/teacher conferences

• Collaborate with colleagues

• Distribute course-related assignments

• Ensure students are learning online subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to online learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life as required by board policy

• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and provide small group or one on one teaching for online content  if necessary to support learning

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

• Attend meetings and in-services as required per negotiated agreement

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences

• Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the MTSS/intervention assistance team

• Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues

• Notify parents if a student is not meeting classroom goals (i.e. attendance, progressing through online content, etc.)

• Observe ethics of the teaching profession

• Assist in the selection of formative and summative assessment that align to the online platform,  equipment, and other educational materials

• Promote good public relations

• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner

• Serve as a role model for students

• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships

• Participate in MTSS/intervention assistance team meetings

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee in accordance with the negotiated agreement

Equipment Operated:

• Various office machines such as but not limited to:

• Computer

• Calculator

• Recording devices

• Copy Machine/Printer 

• Smartboard, Apple TV, and or other such technology devices

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee’s supervisor, appointing authority.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.