Envision Academy Intervention Specialist/Teacher (grades 8-12)
6 days ago
Millersburg
Job Description The Intervention Specialist (7-12) is part of the Envision Academy team. The primary function of the Intervention Specialist is to plan and implement goals and objectives, curricula, and management programs for students with disabilities. The Intervention Specialist will work with administrators and staff to ensure the students with disabilities are educated in the least restrictive environment possible. He/she will be employed by the Christian Children's Home of Ohio but is located at Safe Harbor Ohio (safeharborohio.org) Rewards: • Health Insurance, • Dental, • Vision, • Life Insurance (including optional coverage for dependents), • 401(k) with employer match, • Bachelor's degree in education or related field from an accredited institution. Middle school/High School credentials strongly preferred., • Must maintain proper certification in teaching area/active Ohio teaching license (Grades 7-12)., • Intervention Specialist credentials required., • Classroom teaching experience strongly preferred., • Working understanding of education terminology and necessary requirements to fulfill specific education duties. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret education documents such as transcripts, IEPs, and testing requirements. Ability to write, evaluate and teach curriculum., • Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations., • Must be able to communicate well with colleagues, verbally/in writing to ensure safety and efficiency., • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to apply common sense. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists., • Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables., • Competency with a personal computer, and familiarity with Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel, • Adhere to CCHO's statement of faith and code of conduct. Treat others with Christ-like attitude, while helping them experience their worth in Christ, and demonstrating behaviors reflecting CCHO's core values of Relentless Commitment, Selflessness, and Kindness., • TEAM first., • Complies with Operating Standards for Ohio's Schools serving Children with Disabilities., • Administers standardized achievement tests; evaluate, interpret, and apply results from standardized achievement tests; administer alternative assessments when appropriate., • Prepares daily lesson plans, plan strategies, and activities to meet identified needs of students, implements student individual education plan (IEP)., • Assesses students with appropriate diagnostic instruments; evaluates student's progress through the utilization of established procedures., • Participates in meetings, and completing all necessary reports/assessments, as needed., • Acts as resource for classroom teachers regarding strategies, adaptations, and resource materials., • Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear, including a requirement to stand or walk for extended periods of time, sometimes through uneven terrain., • Often required to use hands/fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus., • Regularly able to lift/move up to 50 pounds., • Must be able to be outdoors in various weather conditions for extended amounts of time., • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus., • Must be able to drive a vehicle legally and safely in the state of Ohio., • Must maintain compliance/certification with Safe Harbor's requirements for using physical restraints (SCM: Safe Crisis Management), including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training. Physical ability to respond to crisis, including, but not limited to running and performing physical restraints. This position is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and drug test, satisfactory reference checks (emails were previously sent to the 3 references listed on your application), as well as the completion of a satisfactory Department of Justice National Sex Offender search and Ohio Alleged Perpetrator Search, as required by our licensing agency. Candidates must be 21 or older to apply. References, background checks and drug screenings will be completed on all potential candidates. Must have valid Ohio Driver's License and maintain a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable. EOE.