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Akron Public Schools
10 North Main Street
Akron, OH, United States
Phone: 330-761-1661
Web Site: www.akronschools.com

Intervention Specialist - Mild to Moderate

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Job ID:

17957

Location:

Akron, OH, United States 

Category:

Education
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Job Views:

5673

Zip Code:

44308

Employment Type:

Full time

Posted:

05.13.2022
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Occupations:

Education: Classroom Teaching level3, Elementary School, General-Other: Training-Instruction, Junior-High School, Special Education

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
  • Helps students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women;
  • Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior;
  • Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students;
  • Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives;
  • Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required;
  • Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents on a regular basis;
  • Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct;
  • For the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure;
  • Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
  • Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance;
  • Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations;
  • Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned; Strives to maintain and improve professional competence;
  • Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required;
  • Assists in the development of the IEP, including the development of specific instructional objectives and unique services to meet the needs of students;
  • Makes modifications and accommodations of the classroom environment for the student with a disability in the regular or special education classroom;
  • Monitors student’s progress in accordance with the IEP;
  • Reports to and carries out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS - Required: 
  • Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist Licensure, Mild/Moderate;
Desired:
  • A commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multi-cultural setting;
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative relationship with other teachers in the development of curriculum plans and materials;
  • Interest in the creative process and appreciation for the products of this process;
  •  Flexibility in scheduling and working with students and staff;
  • Willingness to participate in staff and curriculum development, with and without released time;
  • Seeking creative initiative in ways to help students attain their maximum potential;
  • Willingness to work in collaboration with other school personnel.
  • Evidence of successful teaching