Allen Spolden
Atlanta, United States | Posted on 05/02/2024
Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Work Experience 1-3 years
City Atlanta
State/Province Georgia
Country United States
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 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 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; and
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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Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Work Experience 1-3 years
City Atlanta
State/Province Georgia
Country United States
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 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 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; and
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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