Intervention Specialist

The Autism Academy; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Autism Academy is seeking licensed, highly qualified special education teachers to join a supportive year-round community school in Ohio. Must be licensed as an Intervention Specialist in Ohio or eligible to become licensed.

Core duties include reporting attendance, developing and following IEP-based lesson plans, monitoring student progress, maintaining safety, and implementing Behavior Plans. A background check (BCI/FBI) is required.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Intervention Specialist in Ohio or eligible to become licensed.
• Experience in special education and IEP-based planning preferred.
• Experience with administering state mandated tests.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Report attendance daily to the office.
• Develop and follow IEP-based lesson plans.
• Observe and document student performance and behavior.
• Maintain safe classroom environment and organization.
• Implement Behavior Plans as approved by IEPs.
• Attend staff and teacher meetings.
• Assist and direct staff in toileting and self-help skills.
• Enter data and display professionalism in IEPs.
• Accept and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

IEP implementation

Data entry

Student behavioral support

Adaptability

Education

Intervention Specialist license (Ohio)

BCI/FBI clearance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Autism Academy of Learning is currently accepting applications for licensed, Highly Qualified special education teachers who wish to work in a supportive year-round community school environment. Must be licensed currently as an Intervention Specialist in Ohio or be able to become licensed.

Job Requirements

• Report attendance of students to the office daily. Develop and submit to the Director of Education lesson plans and follow lesson plans based on individual student IEPs.
• Observe, monitor and document student academic performance and behavior to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Maintain classroom organization to ensure safety and facilitate effective instruction.
• Provide consistent classroom rules, discipline, activities and pacing to the classroom.
• Implement each student’s Behavior Plan as approved by the IEP team.
• Demonstrate an enthusiasm for non-traditional educational methods and a desire to work with children of diverse backgrounds.
• Administer state mandated tests.
• Enter data and display professionalism in the completion of IEPs.
• Assist and direct staff in helping all students in toileting and self help skills.
• Prioritize goals and objectives to provide activities that are functional, appropriate and can be generalized into natural environments.
• Attend staff meetings and scheduled teacher meetings.
• Possess basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Accept and perform other duties as assigned.
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BCI/FBI (Required)
• Teacher License/Certification (Required)