Intervention Specialist Assistant - EG (Interim)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows through on instructional plans as directed, and reviews with IS to assure goals are being attained;
• Communicates clearly and accurately;
• Responds to students appropriately;
• Provides care and supervision of students in both instructional and non-instructional areas/times;
• Transports and supervises students on school grounds and during community outings;
• Assists in daily curricular activities such as bus duty, lunch duty, field trips and/or other preschool activities.
• Implements classroom management procedures, strategies and techniques;
• Assists in all areas of Daily Living Skills;
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport;
• Establishes an environment conducive for learning;
• Establishes and maintains clear and consistent standards of classroom behavior;
• Maintains physical space in a safe and suitable learning environment;
• Participates in educational activities during instruction, as assigned by Intervention Specialist or Preschool Director;
• Participates in the planning and preparation of daily activities as directed by instructor and administration;
• Assists in the implementation of instructional programs for each student;
• Becomes familiar with instructional goals for each student;
• Follows Preschool Plan for home visits, parent conferences and meetings;
• Provides developmentally-appropriate feedback to students;
• Participates on teams and committees, as assigned;
• Prepares materials and supplies;
• Maintains accurate records to include IEP Progress, behavior data, attendance, etc.;
• Communicates with families in accordance with instructor’s direction and expectations.

Professional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains positive collaboration with students, parents/guardians, and others.
• Participates in required in-services including but not limited to: Mandt, van training, CPR, delegated nursing, child abuse, universal precautions, MUI/UI, and others as required by administration.
• Maintains certification in areas required by the Board/licensure requirements and others as required by administration.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Performs a variety of tasks including safe lifting, feeding, and assisting in toileting while practicing wheelchair safety.

Keyword: other
Required Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Willingness to enroll in and complete Childhood Development Associates Certification (CDA), or Associates in Early Childhood (Preschool only).
• Eligible for ODE Educational aide certificate (Preschool and School only).
• Experience working in a Special Education classroom setting with young children or youth.
• Experience lifting and transferring of students is an essential part of this job. Experience assisting students with areas of daily living skills and educational programs under an IEP, preferred.

Benefits:

Ohio Public Employee's Retirement System (OPERS), insurance benefits, paid sick days, wellness program, and employee assistance program.

From: Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities