Intervention Specialist
Company: Ohio Guidestone
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionOur 100% tuition free K-6th Grade campus in the
Cleveland Central Neighborhood emphasizes academic expectations
that promote a sense of worth, personal responsibility, civic
engagement, and a "no excuse - every child can succeed" attitude.
Stepstone Academy has the "whole child" "whole family" "whole
community" mindset. We are changing more than just the narrative
around urban education. Stepstone Academy is Changing Lives.
Stepstone Academy, affiliated with OhioGuidestone, is seeking a
full-time Intervention Specialist to assist in our classrooms. The
ideal candidate will be passionate about our students' learning and
is driven by changing the way urban and special needs students are
educated. Teachers at Stepstone Academy are open to their peers and
eager to collaborate as a team to meet the mission and vision and
the needs of the students at Stepstone Academy. Teachers will be
expected to spend time becoming familiar with families of students
served by engaging them in the home as well as in the school. As
part of the "What-Ever-It-Takes" philosophy, Teachers will assist
in areas outside their normal job duties with students outside
their normal classroom in an effort to ensure the overall success
of Stepstone Academy.
Essential Functions
Communication & Relationship Development
Able to communicate effectively and respectfully with children,
parents/guardians, colleagues and community contacts
Communicates regularly with parents and professional staff
regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of
students.
Schedules time to become familiar with families: home visits,
parent/guardian meetings and family engagement
Demonstrates compassion and ability to make connections with
students and families
Demonstrates culturally competency and ability to relate to
individuals with various ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds
and socio-economic status
Advocates for and provides emotional support to individual children
and families based on issues related to poverty, social problems,
dysfunctional families, violence, stressors outside of school, lack
of parent involvement, etc.
Instructional Design and Planning
Develops and implements an Individualized Educational Program of
each child, complimentary to his/her educational strengths and
needs as defined through the multifactor evaluation and I.E.P.
process, and Regular Education Curriculum.
Works cooperatively with regular classroom teachers, interpreting
the abilities and disabilities of these students, assisting in
classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education
curricular as necessary, and assisting the student with regular
class assignments.
Assists the special education student in making a assessment of
his/her abilities and in establishing educational and occupational
goals in keeping with these abilities
Designs and implements lessons and activities which guide students
towards meeting and exceeding academic standards
Demonstrates ability to bring their lessons and material to life,
engaging students and extending thinking
Demonstrates the ability to assess students through utilizing data
to inform instruction
Implements curriculum to provide life context to lessons
Participates as a member of the Student Support Team as directed by
the building principal
Instructional Environment
Creates a positive, structured atmosphere for students to observe,
understand, and exemplify the Stepstone Academy mission
Conducts daily instruction, student assessment, and portfolio
development
Demonstrates ability to set, communicate and maintain HIGH
expectations and a deep responsibility for each student's progress,
not accepting failure
Demonstrates ability to manage student conduct through consistent
expectations and organizes subject matter so that students are
engaged
Able to respond appropriately and maintain composure and possess
professional demeanor at all times
Committed to the Stepstone Academy vision and mission and the SA
way
Collaboration - Teamwork
Creatively collaborates through parent-teacher relations and
interfaces with the school's educational support service specialist
to ensure outcomes are aligned with the school's mission and
culture and student success
Shares ideas and responsibilities with colleagues in order to
benefit the whole
Provides and accepts support and encouragement from their
colleagues
Eager and open to receiving and offering nonjudgmental feedback
Works towards the values, virtues, mission and success of the whole
through a What-Ever-It-Takes attitude
Commitment & Motivation
Personally committed to using every moment of every day for
instruction, academic and personal, in and out of the classroom
Passionate about changing the way urban students are educated
Demonstrates inspiration , persistence, motivation, drive at
exceptional levels
Able to support and follow through with Stepstone Academy's "no
excuses" school and organizational culture
Demonstrates expert knowledge of and enthusiasm for academic
subjects and projects this enthusiasm to students
Committed to modeling the virtues at all times with students,
parent/guardians, colleagues and community contacts
Professional Growth and Responsibilities
Willing to examine oneself personally and professionally
Expects excellence from students, teachers and leaders
Possesses an exceptional level of professionalism, intellectual
curiosity, ambition and goal oriented drive
Encourages students to grow as human beings and to develop
academically
Excitement to learn and grow as a teacher and a leader and
continually works to improve ability to do both
Highly knowledgeable about content area theory and best
practices
Possesses intellectual curiosity by keeping abreast of changes in
their fields
As part of the What-Ever- It- Takes philosophy, Teachers will be
expected to assist in areas outside their normal job duties with
students outside their normal classroom in an effort to ensure the
overall success of Stepstone Academy.
May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation
of special events, specific projects, or program changes
Employee may be asked to complete related duties other than those
indicated above as assigned by their supervisor
Performance Requirements
Driving may also include transportation of clients/students
Must be available for crisis management by phone and work flexible
hours in- and out-side of school setting including, but not limited
to: planning, tutoring, extra-curricular activities, home visits,
and events
Must be able to clearly and confidentially communicate with
OhioGuidestone employees, clients/students, and other
stakeholders
Must be able to verbally exchange information in a confidential
manner with clients/students and/or families in various settings
regarding performance of client/student
Must be able to operate a computer and other position related
technologies
Must maintain regular and reliable attendance to the satisfaction
of management
Must work a minimum of 10 hours per month in part time, benefit
ineligible status; a minimum of 20 hours per week in part time,
benefit eligible status; and 37.5-40 hours per week in full time,
benefit eligible status
Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Must be able to access clients homes in various conditions which
may include ascending/descending stairs
Must be able to constantly position self to an equal level in order
to work with children and or clients of all ages
Must be able to frequently move equipment weighing up to 15 pounds
across OhioGuidestone locations
Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions
Must be able to occasionally drive to varying work environments
including agency office, school based, community based including
homes in various communities
Work is performed primarily in an office environment at various
locations within the agency or may be community based services
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Special Education Required. Master's Degree in
Education Preferred
Intervention Specialist (K-12) Mild/Moderate or Intervention
Specialist (PreK-3) Licensure Required
Valid driver's license
Proof of current auto insurance
Ability to take and pass a background check, physical exam,
tuberculosis test, and drug screening
Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment screening
process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and
cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical,
Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is
made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all
satisfactory pre-employment screenings.
Stepstone Academy is committed to creating a more diverse
community. We encourage candidates from historically
underrepresented groups to apply. EEO/M/F/H/V
At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our
employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a
pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of
employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint
background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen
after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is
contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment
screenings.
Committed to creating a more diverse community, we encourage
candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
EEO/M/F/H/V #IND1
Qualifications
BehaviorsEnthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and
interest
MotivationsAbility to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by
the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the
organization
EducationBachelors of Special Education (required)Masters of
Education (preferred)
Licenses & CertificationsTeaching (required)Intervention Spec/K-12
(required)
Skills
Keywords: Ohio Guidestone, Cleveland , Intervention Specialist, Other , Cleveland, Ohio
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