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Allen Spolden

Intervention Specialist

Allen Spolden, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Portland, United States | Posted on 04/03/2025

Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations

Work Experience 1-3 years

City Portland

Country United States

Overview Job 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 their peers without disabilities

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

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 IEPs and ETRs

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 limited to:

Pr – 01 Prior Written Notice to Parents

Pr – 02 Parent Invitation

Pr – 04 Referral for Evaluation

Pr – 05 Parent Consent for Evaluation

Pr – 06 Evaluation Team Report (ETR)

Contact psychologist for evaluations

Gather information from the classroom teacher to write specific measurable IEP goals

Review the IEP draft with the Classroom Teacher(s) and Principal before the team meeting

Use school selected software to write IEPs

Organize and conduct team meetings for IEPs and ETRs

Make any changes to IEPs based on team decisions

Obtain signatures at team meeting and provide final copy to parent

Create IEP progress reports

Work with classroom teacher to monitor goals and update the progress report each semester

Make sure all dates are in compliance with deadlines specified by law

Complete all Special Education EMIS required reporting

Update Section 504 plans yearly

Establish effective working relationship with the students’ families to facilitate progress toward IEP goals

Maintains student confidentiality

Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal or Management Company

Requirements

Current Mild to Moderate Intervention Specialist Licensure

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with teachers/ staff/community

Demonstrated successful teaching experience preferred in an urban education setting

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks

Ability to meet established deadlines

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