KIPP Columbus
Job Description
Inclusion Intervention Specialists in K-12 schools in Ohio play a critical role in supporting students with diverse learning needs. Summary of responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Implement individualized education programs (IEPs)
Design and execute individualized instructional strategies aligned with the Ohio Academic Content Standards to address the unique needs of special education students
Provide direct intervention for students with disabilities in general and special education settings
Differentiate instruction and modify curriculum to meet students' unique learning needs
Use evidence-based instructional strategies to support academic growth
Work closely with general education teachers to co-plan and co-teach lessons
Serve as a liaison between students, teachers, families, and related service providers
Advocate for inclusive practices and ensure students receive appropriate accommodations.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including IEP and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) meetings
Implement behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and positive behavior supports.
Provide social-emotional learning (SEL) support to students with disabilities
Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies
Assess students' academic and behavioral progress using formal and informal assessments
Maintain documentation and progress reports for IEPs
Adjust instructional strategies based on data-driven decision-making
Adhere to the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children with Disabilities, ensuring proper placement, instruction, and evaluation of students with disabilities
Ensure adherence to federal and state special education laws
Ensure adherence to board policies and district procedures.
Stay updated on best practices in inclusive education through ongoing training
Assist in training general education staff on inclusion strategies
Actively involve parents and colleagues as learning partners, fostering a collaborative approach to student development
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university
Current Ohio Special Education Intervention Specialist License or willingness and ability to pursue certification by start date by using one of
3 pathways :
Traditional
Alternative
Supplemental
Prior teaching experience preferred, but not required
Experience with participating in ETR meetings and writing ETR part 1
Experience with writing IEPs, progress monitoring, progress reporting & data collection
Experience using SameGoal to create special education documents
Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.
Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community
Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students.
Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities
Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy)
Compensation and Benefits KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off.
Statement of Non-Disclosure KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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Implement individualized education programs (IEPs)
Design and execute individualized instructional strategies aligned with the Ohio Academic Content Standards to address the unique needs of special education students
Provide direct intervention for students with disabilities in general and special education settings
Differentiate instruction and modify curriculum to meet students' unique learning needs
Use evidence-based instructional strategies to support academic growth
Work closely with general education teachers to co-plan and co-teach lessons
Serve as a liaison between students, teachers, families, and related service providers
Advocate for inclusive practices and ensure students receive appropriate accommodations.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including IEP and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) meetings
Implement behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and positive behavior supports.
Provide social-emotional learning (SEL) support to students with disabilities
Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies
Assess students' academic and behavioral progress using formal and informal assessments
Maintain documentation and progress reports for IEPs
Adjust instructional strategies based on data-driven decision-making
Adhere to the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children with Disabilities, ensuring proper placement, instruction, and evaluation of students with disabilities
Ensure adherence to federal and state special education laws
Ensure adherence to board policies and district procedures.
Stay updated on best practices in inclusive education through ongoing training
Assist in training general education staff on inclusion strategies
Actively involve parents and colleagues as learning partners, fostering a collaborative approach to student development
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university
Current Ohio Special Education Intervention Specialist License or willingness and ability to pursue certification by start date by using one of
3 pathways :
Traditional
Alternative
Supplemental
Prior teaching experience preferred, but not required
Experience with participating in ETR meetings and writing ETR part 1
Experience with writing IEPs, progress monitoring, progress reporting & data collection
Experience using SameGoal to create special education documents
Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.
Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community
Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students.
Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities
Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy)
Compensation and Benefits KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off.
Statement of Non-Disclosure KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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