Intervention Specialist

Cambridge City Schools has an opportunity for an Intervention Specialist to join the Primary School team for the 2024-2025 school year. This position is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating student learning experiences that address a wide range of maturity and skill levels. The Intervention Specialist also assesses levels and needs of students and participates in the development of the Individual Education Plan in accordance with applicable sections of the Ohio Administrative Code; plans and implements instructional programs and provides instruction to students with or at risk for developmental delays.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Valid Ohio license or permit appropriate for the assignment - Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Intensive teaching field
• Record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment

Responsibilities:

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of performance expectations, but are not considered all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as necessary.

• Develops written lesson plans and teaches scheduled classes; documents teaching performance objectives according to district guidelines
• Plans and implements instructional programs and ensures lesson plans align with adopted courses of study and are consistent with IEPs
• Makes teaching materials, class lists and classroom procedures readily available for substitutes
• Creates effective learning experiences for all students through instruction and use of learning materials and equipment; uses relevant technology to support instruction
• Provides parents/families/caregivers with educational guidance including information/strategies to reinforce skills learned in school
• Identifies problems that may impede learning and/or the social integration of students; helps identify families that may need intervention services
• Facilitates the transition process for students entering or leaving the preschool program
• Implements effective pupil management by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Monitors the progress of individual students and evaluates the needs of students based on all available information
• Participates as an interdisciplinary team member in making recommendations for educational program goals, instructional objectives and methods of instruction in the IEPs of assigned students
• Makes referrals for student assistance/intervention when a need is identified; meets mandated deadlines for required paperwork and works with team members to develop a plan
• Helps prepare and implement IEPs for students meeting eligibility requirements
• Varies instructional techniques to address individual learning styles; facilitates use of critical thinking, problem solving and creativity skills
• Collaborate with other teachers to share knowledge and resources that enhance student learning
• Maintains accurate and complete records of student progress and development; updates all necessary information accurately and completely as required by law and district policies
• Prepares the classroom (physical or remote) and requisitions supplies as needed
• Evaluates student achievement/performance and assigns grades; prepares progress reports and consults with parents as needed
• Consults with support personnel to address student concerns (i.e., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, etc.)
• Works with supervisors and staff to eliminate unacceptable or unsafe conditions or behaviors and provides direction and training to assigned classroom assistants or student aides
• Participates in conferences, staff meeting and professional growth opportunities as directed
• Performs other job-related duties as required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school

Physical setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Cambridge, OH 43725: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person