Employment Opportunity
Butler County Educational Service Center
ANTICIPATED FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
POSITION: Intervention Specialist – Alternative Programs
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
To deliver instructional services to the students in an alternative setting in a manner that is compatible with students’ learning and achievement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree
Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist Teaching License— Moderate/Intense Special Education licensure preferred
Exemplary knowledge of pedagogical best practices and curriculum
Proven ability to function as a contributing member of the treatment team
Proven ability to model a positive image in dress, behavior, language, and attitude
Proven leadership and organizational skills
Exceptional communication skills
Proven ability to foster collaborative efforts
History of good job attendance
Willing to participate in training, consultation, and evaluation components regarding the family teaching model
Must pass criminal background checks and be free from communicable disease.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide instruction and learning experiences which contribute to the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective development of each student
Prepare and maintain school records and staffing reports
Follow all laws/policies as related to the teaching of special education students
Communicate with parents/guardians as appropriate
Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
Develop and Implement Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans
Attend IEP meetings on each student
Implement IEP’s for students
Comply with Quality Improvement practices
Submit regular documentation as required
Functional knowledge of PBIS and implementation
Perform consistently as a team member with therapists, case managers, program directors and supervisors, home school personnel, and BCESC personnel
Design each student’s academic program and behavior goals in accordance with the overall treatment plan
Keep informed and expand one’s personal knowledge base relative to best practices in the area of special education
Utilize the professional development opportunities offered by the program
Comply with any other duties that may be assigned by supervisors
Complete all training requirements and comply with all aspects of the program.
Implement all appropriate training techniques as directed
Work collaboratively with the mental health providers
Report all client complaints to appropriate management personnel and take corrective action as directed
OTHER DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
Supervise support employees assigned to teacher’s room
Offer input for the evaluation of employees as requested
Be aware that his or her own physical and verbal behavior impacts the client population either positively or negatively and act accordingly
Maintain professional relationships with all other BCESC and treatment program personnel, home school personnel, and all other stakeholder group members
Follow the written policies and procedures of the BCESC and the treatment program
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: IEP procedures, other policies and procedures, public relations
Ability to: Work successfully in a culturally diverse environment, communicate effectively, maintain files and reports, collect data, and lift moderate amounts of weight; perform physical restraints according to trained procedures and protocol.
Skills in: Word processing, spreadsheet, database, software applications, use of network functions, and other customary office and audio-visual equipment.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
Computer, copier, fax, telephone system, audio and video players and recorders, and other customary office and audio-visual equipment.
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Constant: Daily interaction with emotionally, behaviorally, and/or mentally disturbed children
Occasional: Blood, bodily fluids and tissue, electrical hazards; perform duties outside normal working hours
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non - prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s/Agency’s policy for professional staff.
STARTING DATE: August 2024
SALARY: Based upon the approved Governing Board Salary Schedule
BENEFITS: Excellent benefits for all full time employees
WORK YEAR: Full Time
DEADLINE: Until filled
APPLY TO: Application
The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin.
The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed.
(If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.