URGENTLY HIRING FOR 2023-2024 School YearCOMPENSATION: Pays up to $65 per hourESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:For our Intervention Specialists we have a dedicated team that supports IEP writing and compliance to allow teachers time to plan, deliver and respond to instruction. IEP Writing and compliance is the primary responsibility of the Compliance Manager and NOT the Intervention Specialists.Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians, and coworkers.Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction which reflects observations and goals of individual children.Establish a classroom culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students.Work with the faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment.Share best practices with other teachers and collaborate with them to improve instructional and assessment practices.Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress.Collaborate with Compliance Managers on IEP development and processKeep the classroom environment organized, attractive and safe.Interact frequently and respectfully with students.Provide targeted small group instruction to students throughout the dayProvide direct service to students to help them achieve their IEP goalsWork collaboratively with grade-level teams across content areasAssist teachers with differentiation in the classroomCollaborate as part of the student intervention referral teamSupport with assessment of students as a proctor and monitor of examinations, including the administration of testing accommodationsProvide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the needs of exceptional learnersManage a caseload of students with IEPs: to progress monitor IEP goals and services and respond to the dataFacilitate testing accommodationsAssist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activitiesKeep accurate and organized records of student informationActively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy cultureMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EducationBachelor's Degree requiredExperience:2 years of teaching experience preferredExperience in urban setting strongly preferredLicensure and Certification(s):Valid Ohio Special Education license or in the process of obtaining a valid Ohio Special Education licenseTechnical Skills and Knowledge:Passionate about urban education and working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourcedExperience providing targeted and individualized instruction to students with special needsExceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges, and achieve resultsExceptional communication skills: you shine in front of the classroom and through written and verbal communicationDetail-oriented, and highly organizedCommitted to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleaguesUses data to drive instructionReceptive to feedback and desire to grow professionallyHas the work ethic and desire to go above and beyondWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Performs work in an office setting with moderate levels of noise, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion using computers and phones, with exposure to fluorescent lighting DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job posting indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.Focused Staffing Group provides an equal opportunity and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.