Intervention Specialist

Job Description

Description Purpose: The intervention specialist is responsible for all aspects of Special Education services and compliance and may provide additional intervention to students not identified for Special Education services as needed. The Intervention Specialist must be knowledgeable and proactively stay up to date on all laws pertaining to special education, including but not limited to IDEA. The Intervention Specialist is required to adhere to all regulations outlined in Operating Standards for Ohio Educational Agencies Serving Children with Disabilities. Responsibilities: Insure that all students identified with a disability are given the same learning opportunities as non-disabled students; Work closely with the classroom teacher in making sure that student needs are met, IEP goals are taught and IEP provisions are followed; Plan and deliver instruction to identified students in the classroom or intervention room, in small group or 1-on-1 as needed to help students meet IEP goals; Allot time with each student based on IEP’s Specifically Defined Services and learning goals; Make recommendations to teachers on ways to best meet the needs of students; Proactively communicate with Principal if students are not making the expected progress; Develop behavior plans for students whose behavior interferes with their or others’ learning and monitor progress; Assist with designing intervention and monitoring response to intervention for students who are struggling, but not identified for special education services; Meet compliance deadlines for IEP’s and ETR’s; Maintain and update school Special Education Planning file as meetings take place; Be knowledgeable of Special Education Forms as they relate to compliance and make sure all documents are completed and have the required signatures in a timely manner, including but not limi