Instructor – Substitute

Fairfield County, Ohio; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities invites applications for a specialized instructional role serving individuals with developmental disabilities. The position involves planning and delivering education, adhering to IEP goals, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams in a structured setting.

Regular duties include implementing life skills-based instruction, keeping meticulous records, and collaborating with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Intervention Specialist License from Ohio Department of Education.
• Must be physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Maintains First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Ability to use technology to assist students with communication.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Must tolerate up to one hour in a therapy pool.
• Must be certifiable as a school van driver.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements instructional units based on age-appropriate activities.
• Prepares daily lesson plans to meet IEP objectives including pool activities.
• Maintains classroom discipline per program policies.
• Administers evaluative instruments to determine student needs.
• Develops an Individual Education Plan with input from multidisciplinary team and parents.
• Plans transition needs with public schools and adult services.
• Keeps training records, attendance, and financial records.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with families and coworkers.
• Directs instructors, aides, volunteers, and trainees as directed.
• Attends parent conferences and completes required training.

Skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

First Aid & CPR

Public safety awareness

Technology to assist communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Intervention Specialist License (Ohio)

Tools

Technology to aid communication

Job description

Salary

$30.37 Hourly

Location

739 College Ave., Lancaster 43130, OH

Job Type

Intermittent

Job Number

00699

Department

Fc Developmental Disabilities Division

FCBDD Educational Services

Opening Date

01/01/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

REGULAR HOURS OF WORK: Typically 8 paid hrs/day, Monday - Friday (7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. as scheduled)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Educational Programs Supervisor/Principal

DEPARTMENT: Educational Services

Specifications This is specialized work in the instructing and training of individuals who have developmental disabilities. An employee in this classification applies special methods of instruction that will develop life adjustment skills, abilities, and understandings. The employee works with considerable independence, receiving general and professional direction from the Educational Programs Supervisor/Principal. As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies at all times, and shall demonstrate respect for, support the dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.

Duties

25% Plans and implements units of instruction relevant to the persisting life problems of each student under his/her instruction based on age appropriate and functional activities.

10% Plans and implements daily lesson plans designed to meet the Individual Education Plan objectives, including assisting with swimming in the therapy pool.

10% Maintains classroom discipline in accordance with program policies and procedures.

5% Administers evaluative instruments to each student under his/her instruction in order to determine individual needs.

10% Plans and develops an Individual Education Plan based on multi-factored assessment, in conjunction with the input of a multidisciplinary team and parents.

5%Assists public school systems and adults' services program in planning and implementing Individual Transition Plans based on identified student interest and ability.

5% Keeps accurate and current training records, attendance records, records of monies collected and any other recorded material necessary for the efficient maintenance of the program.

5% Maintains a cooperative relationship with coworkers and the family of each child under his/her instruction in order to best facilitate and implement the Individual Education Plan.

5% Directs the work of Instructor Assistants, Educational Aides, volunteers, students in training, and others, as directed.

5% Is available for parent conferences throughout the year.

5% Assumes other related duties as assigned by administration.

3% Relates program philosophy, procedures, and goals to the general public in a positive manner.

2% Attends those conferences, workshops, seminars, and meetings designed to enhance professional growth as permitted and/or requested by the administration. Completes all assigned training.

2% Maintains professional ethics in keeping with the confidentiality of information and material with which he/she will come in contact.

2% Serves on committees as assigned. Assists administration in preparing Board Policy relating to students. Assists in selecting in-service topics and presenters.

1% Complies, as necessary, with Safety Rules established for the purpose of fulfilling compliance with Ohio Employment Risk Reduction Standards, Rules, or Orders, through the utilization of protective equipment and decontamination techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Appropriate Intervention Specialist License from Ohio Department of Education.
• Must be physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs. per lifting policy, carry and move students in a safe manner, according to in-service training.
• Maintains First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Ability to accurately, efficiently and effectively use technology to assist students with communication, complete required training and certification processes.
• Maintains a current, valid Ohio Driver's License, points on driving record may not be equal to or exceed 6 and must be acceptable to agency insurance carrier. Maintains personal vehicle insurance.
• Must be able to tolerate up to one hour in a therapy pool with temperatures of 92o - 94oF (doctor's release required).
• Must be certifiable as a school van driver as defined by Ohio Department of Education.

Supplemental Information

FLSA: Exempt from overtime

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One (1) calendar year

STATUS: Professional Employee

NOTE: Working conditions may exist in the occupation of the public employee. These conditions may include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, communicable disease, potentially infectious materials, and/or aggressive or other maladaptive behavior.

Employer Fairfield County Ohio

Address 210 E. Main Street

Lancaster, Ohio, 43130

Phone [phone]

Website https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/