Intervention Specialist

Plans, implements, and evaluates student learning experiences using a differentiated curriculum.

Helps students manage behavior and make appropriate choices. Encourages parental involvement. Complies with State and Federal laws pertaining to the education of students with disabilities.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

The following duties are representative of performance expectations, however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance or intended to be all inclusive.

● Provides an educational program for students as defined by the students Individualized Education Plan, (IEP).

● Works cooperatively with general education classroom teachers, educational aides, and other service providers, to modify the curriculum as necessary; and to assist with research-based and evidence-based interventions.

● Utilizes appropriate assessment, data collection and progress monitoring methods to assess academic and social performance and to inform instruction and progress.

● Communicates regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, behavioral, personal and adaptive needs of students.

● Incorporates instructional, assistive and other types of technology; and upholds the acceptable use policy.

● Seeks professional growth and learning opportunities to advance knowledge and skills.

● Complies with Federal and State model policies and procedures for the education of students with disabilities, completes all required reports and record keeping in accordance with timelines and deadlines, maintains confidentiality, reports to child protective services as mandated.

● Uses effective classroom management strategies to create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment; and is responsible for the care, custody and supervision of students.

● Upholds ethical and professional responsibilities (e.g. Complies with Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools Board Policies, district, State and Federal regulations, maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality, promotes a favorable image of the school).

● Completes other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.