Intervention Specialist - JJC - Juvenile Justice Center
Butler County Educational Service Center
- Butler County, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Bachelor’s degree
- Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist Teaching License— Moderate/Intense Special Education licensure preferred
- Exemplary knowledge of pedagogical best practices and curriculum
- Proven ability to function as a contributing member of the treatment team
- Proven ability to model a positive image in dress, behavior, language, and attitude
- Proven leadership and organizational skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Proven ability to foster collaborative efforts
- History of good job attendance
- Willing to participate in training, consultation, and evaluation components regarding the family teaching model
- Must pass criminal background checks and be free from communicable disease.
- Provide instruction and learning experiences which contribute to the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective development of each student
- Prepare and maintain school records and staffing reports
- Follow all laws/policies as related to the teaching of special education students
- Communicate with parents/guardians as appropriate
- Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
- Develop and Implement Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans
- Attend IEP meetings on each student
- Implement IEP’s for students
- Comply with Quality Improvement practices
- Submit regular documentation as required
- Functional knowledge of PBIS and implementation
- Perform consistently as a team member with therapists, case managers, program directors and supervisors, home school personnel, and BCESC personnel
- Design each student’s academic program and behavior goals in accordance with the overall treatment plan
- Keep informed and expand one’s personal knowledge base relative to best practices in the area of special education
- Utilize the professional development opportunities offered by the program
- Comply with any other duties that may be assigned by supervisors
- Complete all training requirements and comply with all aspects of the program.
- Implement all appropriate training techniques as directed
- Work collaboratively with the mental health providers
- Report all client complaints to appropriate management personnel and take corrective action as directed
- Supervise support employees assigned to teacher’s room
- Offer input for the evaluation of employees as requested
- Be aware that his or her own physical and verbal behavior impacts the client population either positively or negatively and act accordingly
- Maintain professional relationships with all other BCESC and treatment program personnel, home school personnel, and all other stakeholder group members
- Follow the written policies and procedures of the BCESC and the treatment program
Knowledge of: IEP procedures, other policies and procedures, public relationsAbility to: Work successfully in a culturally diverse environment, communicate effectively, maintain files and reports, collect data, and lift moderate amounts of weight; perform physical restraints according to trained procedures and protocol.Skills in: Word processing, spreadsheet, database, software applications, use of network functions, and other customary office and audio-visual equipment.EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
Computer, copier, fax, telephone system, audio and video players and recorders, and other customary office and audio-visual equipment.ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Constant: Daily interaction with emotionally, behaviorally, and/or mentally disturbed childrenOccasional: Blood, bodily fluids and tissue, electrical hazards; perform duties outside normal working hoursTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non - prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s/Agency’s policy for professional staff.STARTING DATE: August 2024
SALARY: Based upon the approved Governing Board Salary Schedule
BENEFITS: Excellent benefits for all full time employees
WORK YEAR: Full Time
DEADLINE: Until filled
APPLY TO:The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.