2025-2026 Pool Posting, Intervention Specialist (M/M,M/...

LICKING HEIGHTS LOCAL SCHOOLS IS COLLECTING APPLCIATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: Intervention Specialist Mild to ModerateModerate to IntenseMust possess or be eligible for an appropriate Ohio Department of Education Teaching LicenseHow To Apply:You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position. Providing a resume, and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.Licking Heights does place an emphasis on accepting a diverse pool of candidates reflecting the school district's student population.Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity: The Licking Heights Local School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), military status, ancestry, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.POSITION: INTERVENTION SPECIALISTRESPONSIBLE TO: BUILDING PRINCIPALINTRODUCTION:At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do.We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on buildingcharacter skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressingmilestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that everystudent thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positiveschool culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities,fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills,including:? Passion for education and student well-being? Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Effective mentoring and guidance for students? Strong communication and collaboration skills? Continuous learning and professional development? Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making? Openness to two-way communication and community engagementWe are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoingprofessional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empoweringschool environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide anexceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.JOB GOAL: To participate as a member of the instructional team and to direct learningactivities of students in the attainment of subject, school and system objectives.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:? Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university or equivalent? Holdsmaintains required ODEW credentials, Mild-ModerateModerate-Severe License? Acts according to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators? Embrace high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.)? Maintain a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment? Active Listening, Collaboration with stakeholders, creative problem solving, and goodtime management skills? PK teacher requires dual licensure for Special Education requirements: InterventionSpecialist & PK-3.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:? Develop and manage individualized learning strategies for students with disabilities anddocument student progress to gauge the efficacy of interventions.? Advances academic performance using behavior modification, guided instruction, andpeer group accountability.? Aligns teaching strategies with the learning styles of students. Implementsevidence-based instructional strategies that produce quantifiable benefits withinwell-defined time frames.? Assists with Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA). Develops BehavioralIntervention Plans (BIP) that target and change undesirable behaviors.? Develops lesson plans consistent with state learning standards and district curriculumgoals.? Ensures student lists, lesson plans, and teaching materials are readily available forsubstitutes.? Helps students acquire appropriate functional skills (e.g., communication, self-regulation,socialization, etc.)? Helps students develop educational goals that are specific, measurable, achievable,relevant, and time-based (SMART) and monitors progress towards the goals.? Implements developmentally and cognitively appropriate extensions of classroominstruction. (e.g., environmental and instructional accommodations, push-inpull-outsupport, etc.)? Maintains effective document and records management systems. Prepares timely files.Monitors reporting deadlines. Complies with district records retention and disposalpolicies.? Participates in the Evaluation Team Report (ETR) process and parentstudentconferences.? Prepares and implements legally compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).Identifies current levels of performance, short-term objectives, annual goals, serviceduration, evaluation procedures, etc. within the timelines outlined by ODEW.? Proctors mandated testing activities. Upholds test security procedures.? Provides a highly structured learning environment.? Provides leadership for the advancement of best practices and academic standards.Implements initiatives that support continuous improvement in student participation andachievement.? Schedules regular meetings to address concerns related to caseload responsibilities.? Uses comprehensive assessments to obtain objective student data. Plans services relevantto needs. Supports student access to inclusive educational opportunities.? Uses formative and summative assessments to track student progress. Provides timelyfeedback.? Uses plain language to explain to families and staff the objectives of IndividualizedEducational Plans (IEP) and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI).? Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of acohesive team.? May oversee and direct paraprofessionals? Attends to the personal needs of students, as needed.? Helps ensure the accuracy and privacy of confidential information.? Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.? Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established workschedules.WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:The work environment characteristics, described here, are not listed in order of importance, andare representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties andresponsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description isfor compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list ofthe duties performed for this position.? Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday? Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue? Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions? Occasional interaction among unruly childrenadults? Many situations that require hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing and writing? Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch withhands and arms, crouch, kneel and climb and stoop? Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies andor equipment upto a maximum of 50 poundsEVALUATION: Performance of the teacher responsibilities will be evaluated by thebuilding administrator, as assigned by the superintendent.

Created: 2025-03-05