Intervention Specialist

About This Role

The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students, focusing on those with an Individualized Education Program, assisting classroom teachers, conducting assessments, and facilitating IEP meetings.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students
• Assist in classroom intervention strategies and modify general education curriculum
• Conduct diagnostic assessments for instruction
• Conduct functional behavior assessments
• Write and implement behavior improvement plans
• Facilitate IEP Meetings and write IEP goals and objectives
• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and instruction
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions
• Communicate regularly with families regarding academic and social-emotional growth

Requirements

• Current state license
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Experience working in a full room inclusion type model or Co-Teaching in a Resource Room model
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI)

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits