Special Education Teacher/Intervention Specialist - 2024-25 School Year
ChanceLight Education
- Newark, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Providing a collaborative environment for students, parents, center staff and administrative personnel.
- Establishing a climate that promotes a firm, fair and respectful classroom environment with a focus on social development and group responsibility by modeling and reinforcing positive behaviors as outlined in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program for the school and classroom.
- Implementing established school-wide and classroom PBIS program; reinforcement systems, behavioral expectations and consequence guidelines, prescribed level system program and assists with maintaining corresponding data collection/record keeping system.
- Responsibility for recording student progress/records and maintaining student files on a continuing basis, and preparing reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative reg If applicable, write IEPs, behavior plans, functional behavior analyses as per required by specific contracts.
- Providing direct instruction in subjects if required in I Be able to work in a team environment to effectively teach collaboratively and/or co-teach curricular subjects as required in IEP.
- Modifying curriculum and assisting with differentiated instruction for students as well as staff. Uses a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to the students' diverse needs and interests; including prescribed educational software and intervention curriculum.
- Acting as case manager if required by the district to special education students which may include updating the IEP and goal.
- Preparing lesson plans and materials for assigned class.
- Reporting incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to State and Federal law.
- Assisting the Site Director in maintaining the physical center, furniture, and supplies in a neat and orderly condition according to procedure.
- Ensuring that the center and the outside surrounding area are neat, clean, well maintained and present an organized and professional appearance always and provides a positive learning environment conducive to the education of students. Is responsible for the proper use and cleanliness of equipment.
- Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area, resources, and professional development.
- Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
- Bachelors degree or higher in education or related field
- Meet state professional teacher certification and/or licensing requirements.
- Special Education Certification
- Prior experience with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction in a classroom setting
- Elementary and Special Education experience preferred
- Solid motivational, problem solving, decision making and organizational skills
- Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives
- Strong oral and written communication
- Highly skilled in working with students with diverse needs
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Virtual Medical Visits
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- 401k Options
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
- Curriculum Development, Differentiation and Instruction in a Classroom Setting
- Special Education
- Elementary / Middle School Classroom experience
- Bachelors or better in Education or related field
- Special Education
- Has License/Credentialing
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization