JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Intervention Specialist, Preschool (Part-time)
Reports to: Director of Student Services
Employment Status: Regular/Part-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Licensure: Preschool Special Education *required*, Dual Licensed *preferred*.

Description: Provide academic, functional, and behavioral instructional support for special education students by designing and implementing individualized programing.

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university

• Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License

• Satisfactory criminal background check in accordance with Ohio law

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others in a professional and courteous manner at all times

• Knowledge of the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities

• Knowledge of IEP development

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively

• Effective, active listening and comprehension skills

• Organizational and problem solving skills

• Demonstrated a positive work ethic

• Attend work regularly and punctually

• Basic computer skills

• Student management skills

• Work cooperatively with others in small groups

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students

• Assist in providing staff development activities related to modification and adaptation of curriculum and instruction

• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records as required

• Communicate regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of student

• Serve as a building resource person to identify and provide instructional materials and strategies which diagnose and respond to individual student competencies and needs

• Assist the special education student in making an assessment of his/her abilities and in establishing educational and vocational occupational goals in keeping with these abilities

• Participate in supporting the Multi-tiered System of Support process within the building

• Assist in reviewing the implementation of 504 Plans and IEPs

• Provide modeling of specific teaching strategies for the classroom teacher

• Provide additional support for classroom teachers through information on research, changes in the law, and speakers on relevant topics

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

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

• Observe ethics of the profession and comply with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct of Ohio Educators

• Interaction and intervention with children who are experiencing dysregulation and/or have experienced trauma

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment

• Occasional travel, e.g., attending workshop outside of district

• Frequently remain in a stationary period for extended periods

• Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment, supervise students, and/or maintain appropriate discipline

• Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and/or school district

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance, use in the work place throughout his/her employment with the District.

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 incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor and or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.