Teacher, Intervention Specialist (K-3)

Job Title: Teacher, Intervention Specialist - Mild/Moderate (K-3)

Location: Cardinal Schools

Reports To: Program Manager

Contract: 185 days

FLSA: Exempt

Summary: Teaches core subjects in schools, institutions, or other specialized facilities to students with autism spectrum disorders, behavioral and/or development needs. Position located in program classrooms in Lake County.

Benefits Offered: 

• Choice of 2 Medical Mutual plan options; Dental and Vision; a free telehealth option; an Employee Assistance Program; board paid life insurance with voluntary buy-up options for yourself and your dependents; Accidental Death and Dismemberment options.
• Voluntary plans available such as Cancer & Critical Illness coverage; Voluntary Accident coverage and Disability.
• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio.
• Access to the following financial and tax deferment voluntary plans: Flexible Spending, Dependent care, American Fidelity 403b Contribution plan and Ohio Deferred Compensations 403b and 457 Contribution plans.
• Paid sick and personal time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned by the Administration.

• Keep informed of trends, methods, and issues as well as local, state, and federal mandates/policies related to teaching in the area of certification/licensure.
• Plan curriculum and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students, considering state and school requirements, physical, emotional, and educational levels of development.
• Properly supervise student behavior.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others to develop individual educational programs for students.
• Instruct students in all academic subjects.
• Create learning materials and use all available resources to present instruction geared to each student's ability and interest.
• Work with students to increase motivation, provide consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to student for all learning activities.
• Work with parents to accept and develop skills in dealing with student's learning impairment.
• Develop frequent communications either written or oral with the following: parents of children; teachers and administrators of the building/district; related agencies and community members who provide services to children; and, teachers from other districts.
• Perform necessary record keeping procedures to include: attendance; assessment results; and, behavioral incidences.
• Attend meetings and complete forms necessary for the quality operation of education relating to your area of responsibility.
• Attend training and pass any test or assessment related to such training within the timeframe established by the supervisor.

Education/Experience & Certification: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Must obtain and maintain a valid Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Intensive License with the State of Ohio Department of Education.

Physical Demands
Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent, depending on circumstances and unpredictable factors. Accommodations may be available upon request.

• Occasional lifting, carrying, and moving instructional materials or equipment, typically up to 30�40 lbs.; occasionally up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to safely and appropriately use trained physical intervention or safety hold procedures, as required and in compliance with policy and regulations.
• Potential need to support for classroom staff with diapering assistance
• Frequent repetitive hand motions, including writing, typing, and using instructional tools.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, crouching, and/or kneeling.
• Duties may require working extended hours for planning, meetings, or school activities.
• Duties may require meeting strict time constraints and deadlines.
• Potential exposure to adverse weather conditions during arrival/dismissal duties or outdoor activities.
• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, communicable diseases, and typical school-related illnesses.
• Potential interaction with disruptive or unruly individuals, including students or visitors.

Resume, cover letter and information demonstrating experience and skills should be submitted with application.