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  • Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALMcKees Rocks,... Read More
    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALMcKees Rocks, PA 15136Position TypeContract - 14 weeksUP to $16.60/hourRequirements
    • A current and valid driver's license is required for community-based homes.
    • AT LEAST 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
    DescriptionAn employee in this class is responsible for the specialized care of individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Work involves providing individualized care under professional direction, activities of daily living, including proper maintenance of living units, and guiding individuals in individualized program plans and leisure activities. Work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the close supervision of a higher-level supervisor, who reviews results through daily observation of activities in progress, individuals’ responsiveness, inspection of quarters, reports, and periodic conferences. Staff will be required to follow a designated shift routine as outlined by the supervisor.
    We are looking for caring, compassionate, and energetic DSPs to provide supportive living to individuals in assisting them in daily living and personal care services.

    Responsibilities
    • Assist with day-to-day tasks
    • Transport and accompany individuals to doctor appointments or community outings.
    • Administer simple prescribed medications (if certified)
    • Assist individuals with personal care.
    • Log individuals provided services
    • Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
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  • Intervention Specialist (K-12)  

    - Maumee
    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition: K-12 Intervention SpecialistPo... Read More
    Job DescriptionJob Description

    Position: K-12 Intervention Specialist

    Position type: Full-time

    Description

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    · Create an environment that is conducive to learning, including classroom, small-group, one-on-one, and other instructional settings.

    · Plan academic interventions to meet the needs of individual students, as defined by their eligibility for interventions and by planning cooperatively with general education classroom teachers. Independently and in cooperation with classroom teachers, develop effective strategies, tools, activities and settings for delivery of academic interventions. May provide interventions independently or in conjunction with other staff members, depending on the needs of individual students or groups of students. Will frequently adjust the place, setting and form of instructional activities in order to meet student needs.

    · Establish clear objectives for all interventions, either independently or in conjunction with classroom teachers or teaching teams, along with related assessments; ensure that interventions are aligned with state curriculum, school-wide curriculum goals, specific program goals, and teacher lesson plans as applicable.

    · Evaluate student data frequently, independently and in conjunction with classroom teachers, to ensure interventions are having the desired effect, or to plan for adjustments as needed.

    · Maintain accurate and complete records including individual student records of interventions performed, student progress, and any other funding-related record keeping required.

    Requirements

    • State teacher licensure/certification with appropriate endorsements(s).
    • Bachelor’s degree with subject area emphasis and/or coursework and/or experience necessary to be deemed "highly qualified" for the grade/subjects to be taught. (Will consider non-certified applicants with a degree in the subject area to be taught; would be required to complete a plan of action to become "highly qualified" within a prescribed period of time.)
    • Demonstrated commitment to young people’s learning success and achievement.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in a teaching/tutoring capacity as acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching or other education-related experience; evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations.
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  • Job DescriptionJob DescriptionChicago, IL - MidwayClassroom Instructio... Read More
    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionChicago, IL - Midway
    Classroom Instruction – Bilingual Education LBS2Full-Time / On-siteApply for this jobAs a LBS2/Bilingual Specialist you will advance student achievement among English language learners. Collaborate with the organizational curriculum team to develop a vertically aligned, research-based, and effective curriculum. Provide modeling, coaching, and staff development for administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service staff. Responsibilities
      • Instruct ELL students with disabilities in academic subjects.
      • Travel to sites to train teachers, staff, and administration in ELL curriculum, supports and interventions.
      • Attend IEP meetings in person/Virtual for ELL students.
      • Prepare and adapt materials for use in the classroom for ELL students; maintain classrooms and materials in good order.
      • Attend Curriculum Team Meetings
      • Supervise students, in groups or individually, monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations.
      • Develop and update IEP goals and progress for EL students on assigned caseload.
      • Monitor credits and courses required for graduation for students on assigned caseload; prepare assignments; grade assignments; prepare reports.
      • Contact student’s parents in case of crisis, emergency, and for general feedback
      • Coordinate and communicate with other staff members in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
      • Have awareness of all students in the program in order to ensure consistent application of the academic therapeutic program.
      • Maintain confidentiality of students and student records.
      • Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as requested.
      • Support and promote administrative policies and goals.
    Qualifications
      • ISBE PEL Endorsed or Approved for LBS2/Bilingual Specialist
      • Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change
      • Ability to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas
      • Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties
      • Ability to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve
      • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
      • This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee shall perform other reasonably related school duties as assigned by administrators. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
    About UsWe have evolved into a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit, operating numerous private and public/private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.Our mission is “To provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.” We bring a framework of educational practices that have been designed and are supported through evidence based practices. Our collaborative process with various school and community stakeholders has resulted in programs designed to educate, support, challenge, empower and celebrate students who present with a range of academic, social and emotional needs. At the beginning of a student’s experience with us, a collaborative meeting is held that includes the student, significant people in their lives, our staff and other professionals as appropriate. During that meeting, a comprehensive assessment of the student’s past, present and future desires is used to establish a student centered plan (MAP) that serves as a foundation of the student’s programming. A guiding principle of us is ‘we do not give up’, while also holding our students and staff to high expectations. The educational offerings at our program provides students with a quality education that is designed to nurture and enhance the skills and maturity needed to meet the challenges of being productive adults and citizens in a rapidly changing 21st century world.Students Served: PK-21 Read Less
  • Certified Bilingual Specialist LBS2 (Aurora, IL)  

    - Aurora
    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAurora, ILClassroom Instruction – Biling... Read More
    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAurora, ILClassroom Instruction – Bilingual Education LBS2Full-Time / On-siteApply for this jobAs a LBS2/Bilingual Specialist you will advance student achievement among English language learners. Collaborate with the organizational curriculum team to develop a vertically aligned, research-based, and effective curriculum. Provide modeling, coaching, and staff development for administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service staff. Responsibilities
      • Instruct ELL students with disabilities in academic subjects.
      • Travel to sites to train teachers, staff, and administration in ELL curriculum, supports and interventions.
      • Attend IEP meetings in person/Virtual for ELL students.
      • Prepare and adapt materials for use in the classroom for ELL students; maintain classrooms and materials in good order.
      • Attend Curriculum Team Meetings
      • Supervise students, in groups or individually, monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations.
      • Develop and update IEP goals and progress for EL students on assigned caseload.
      • Monitor credits and courses required for graduation for students on assigned caseload; prepare assignments; grade assignments; prepare reports.
      • Contact student’s parents in case of crisis, emergency, and for general feedback
      • Coordinate and communicate with other staff members in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
      • Have awareness of all students in the program in order to ensure consistent application of the academic therapeutic program.
      • Maintain confidentiality of students and student records.
      • Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as requested.
      • Support and promote administrative policies and goals.
    Qualifications
      • ISBE PEL Endorsed or Approved for LBS2/Bilingual Specialist
      • Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change
      • Ability to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas
      • Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties
      • Ability to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve
      • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
      • This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee shall perform other reasonably related school duties as assigned by administrators. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
    About UsWe have evolved into a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit, operating numerous private and public/private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.Our mission is “To provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.” We bring a framework of educational practices that have been designed and are supported through evidence based practices. Our collaborative process with various school and community stakeholders has resulted in programs designed to educate, support, challenge, empower and celebrate students who present with a range of academic, social and emotional needs. At the beginning of a student’s experience with us, a collaborative meeting is held that includes the student, significant people in their lives, our staff and other professionals as appropriate. During that meeting, a comprehensive assessment of the student’s past, present and future desires is used to establish a student centered plan (MAP) that serves as a foundation of the student’s programming. A guiding principle of us is ‘we do not give up’, while also holding our students and staff to high expectations. The educational offerings at our program provides students with a quality education that is designed to nurture and enhance the skills and maturity needed to meet the challenges of being productive adults and citizens in a rapidly changing 21st century world.Students Served: PK-21 Read Less
  • K-12 Intervention Specialist  

    - Maumee
    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition: K-12 Intervention SpecialistPo... Read More
    Job DescriptionJob Description

    Position: K-12 Intervention Specialist

    Position type: Full-time

    Description

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    · Create an environment that is conducive to learning, including classroom, small-group, one-on-one, and other instructional settings.

    · Plan academic interventions to meet the needs of individual students, as defined by their eligibility for interventions and by planning cooperatively with general education classroom teachers. Independently and in cooperation with classroom teachers, develop effective strategies, tools, activities and settings for delivery of academic interventions. May provide interventions independently or in conjunction with other staff members, depending on the needs of individual students or groups of students. Will frequently adjust the place, setting and form of instructional activities in order to meet student needs.

    · Establish clear objectives for all interventions, either independently or in conjunction with classroom teachers or teaching teams, along with related assessments; ensure that interventions are aligned with state curriculum, school-wide curriculum goals, specific program goals, and teacher lesson plans as applicable.

    · Evaluate student data frequently, independently and in conjunction with classroom teachers, to ensure interventions are having the desired effect, or to plan for adjustments as needed.

    · Maintain accurate and complete records including individual student records of interventions performed, student progress, and any other funding-related record keeping required.

    Requirements

    • State teacher licensure/certification with appropriate endorsements(s).
    • Bachelor’s degree with subject area emphasis and/or coursework and/or experience necessary to be deemed "highly qualified" for the grade/subjects to be taught. (Will consider non-certified applicants with a degree in the subject area to be taught; would be required to complete a plan of action to become "highly qualified" within a prescribed period of time.)
    • Demonstrated commitment to young people’s learning success and achievement.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in a teaching/tutoring capacity as acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching or other education-related experience; evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations.
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  • Intervention Specialist (OH Certified) | FOR POOLING  

    - Cleveland
    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHIRING FOR 2024-2025 School YearLOCATION... Read More
    Job DescriptionJob Description

    HIRING FOR 2024-2025 School Year

    LOCATION: Cleveland, OH 44102

    COMPENSATION: Pays up to $55 per hour

    ESSENTIAL 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 process
    • Keep the classroom environment organized, attractive and safe.
    • Interact frequently and respectfully with students.
    • Provide targeted small group instruction to students throughout the day
    • Provide direct service to students to help them achieve their IEP goals
    • Work collaboratively with grade-level teams across content areas
    • Assist teachers with differentiation in the classroom
    • Collaborate as part of the student intervention referral team
    • Support with assessment of students as a proctor and monitor of examinations, including the administration of testing accommodations
    • Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the needs of exceptional learners
    • Manage a caseload of students with IEPs: to progress monitor IEP goals and services and respond to the data
    • Facilitate testing accommodations
    • Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities
    • Keep accurate and organized records of student information
    • Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education

    • Bachelor’s Degree required

    Experience:

    • 2 years of teaching experience preferred
    • Experience in urban setting strongly preferred

    Licensure and Certification(s):

    • Valid Ohio Special Education license or in the process of obtaining a valid Ohio Special Education license

    Technical Skills and Knowledge:

    • Passionate about urban education and working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
    • Experience providing targeted and individualized instruction to students with special needs
    • Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges, and achieve results
    • Exceptional communication skills: you shine in front of the classroom and through written and verbal communication
    • Detail-oriented, and highly organized
    • Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
    • Uses data to drive instruction
    • Receptive to feedback and desire to grow professionally
    • Has the work ethic and desire to go above and beyond

    WORK 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.

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  • Intervention Specialist (Remote)  

    - Marion
    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition: Intervention Specialist (Remot... Read More
    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition: Intervention Specialist (Remote)

    Compensation Rate: Pays up to $60 per hour

    Reports to: Special Needs Coordinator

    ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Our partner school provides alternatives to traditional schooling that utilize 21st century technology. The school provides students with computer technology, allowing them to progress at their own pace. The Intervention Specialist is responsible for overseeing assigned e-learning classes; students may be working at home or working in school computer labs. The Intervention Specialist is responsible for maintaining compliance of student special needs records including IEPs and ETRs; monitoring and reporting student progress for caseload students as well as in classes taught; and providing instructional resources to students per IEP specifications. This position will assist the TIS administration in providing effective and efficient educational services to any partner school affiliates. The use of technology to develop these relationships is essential. This position works mainly from a home office but reports to the main office in Marion, Ohio, or other regional locations at dates and times as assigned by the administration.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

    Maintain compliance of student special needs records including IEPs and ETRs.

    Use technology to identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the

    students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.

    Monitor and report student progress on all IEP goals and objectives for student caseload and

    in courses taught using IEP reporting software as well as Student Information Systems.

    Author and revise IEPs; lead & participate in IEP/ETR meetings; and provide specialized

    instruction per IEP.

    Implement learning objects using activities that contribute to a climate where students are

    actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences and individualized instruction.

    Create and assess offline assignments, providing individualized feedback on student work

    and collaborating with other faculty as appropriate.

    Make personal contact with students and families at regular intervals, identifying students at

    risk for problems in regards to attendance, participation, and/or progress.

    May serve as Credit Flex Committee Representative.

    Develop systems and methods for engaging students and increasing motivation and

    productivity.

    Monitor and track student progress in learning environments.

    Make referrals as necessary in regard to academic, social/emotional, and/or technical issues.

    Register caseload students and participate in state testing preparation and onsite

    administration.

    Assist the administration in efforts to support the needs of partners, parents, and students.

    Collect, analyze, and interpret data from universal screenings and state-mandated tests,

    targeting intervention needs.

    Provide Response to Intervention (RTI) programming and instruction, including modeling and

    support for general education teachers implementing RTI.

    Team with SAFE representatives to reduce barriers to learning for students with special needs.

    Attend online and face-to-face meetings and events as required, including graduation.

    Ensure program goals and objectives are being met.

    Interface daily with all required organizational communication systems.

    Assist with state testing as needed.

    Perform any and all related duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

    Current Ohio teaching license (Education of the Handicapped K-12 license required; general

    education teaching license encouraged)

    An understanding of the organization environment

    An understanding of individualized instruction and accommodation/ modification needs for

    students to be successful in the least restrictive environment, including general education

    and/or the resource room

    Technological proficiency; home high-speed Internet access

    Ability to multitask and execute duties according to deadlines

    High degree of flexibility, ability to collaborate with others, organization, and self-motivation

    Ability to communicate successfully with administration, staff, parents, and students, in both

    oral and written communications, electronically and hard copy

    Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement; able to accept constructive criticism

    Ability to work successfully from a home and/or regional office environment

    Is discreet and recognizes the importance of maintaining confidentiality when handling or

    conveying information obtained in work setting

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  • Intervention Specialist (URGENT HIRING)  

    - Cleveland
    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCOMPENSATION: Pays up to $65 per hourESS... Read More
    Job DescriptionJob Description

    COMPENSATION: Pays up to $65 per hour

    ESSENTIAL 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 process
    • Keep the classroom environment organized, attractive and safe.
    • Interact frequently and respectfully with students.
    • Provide targeted small group instruction to students throughout the day
    • Provide direct service to students to help them achieve their IEP goals
    • Work collaboratively with grade-level teams across content areas
    • Assist teachers with differentiation in the classroom
    • Collaborate as part of the student intervention referral team
    • Support with assessment of students as a proctor and monitor of examinations, including the administration of testing accommodations
    • Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the needs of exceptional learners
    • Manage a caseload of students with IEPs: to progress monitor IEP goals and services and respond to the data
    • Facilitate testing accommodations
    • Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities
    • Keep accurate and organized records of student information
    • Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education

    • Bachelor’s Degree required

    Experience:

    • 2 years of teaching experience preferred
    • Experience in urban setting strongly preferred

    Licensure and Certification(s):

    • Valid Ohio Special Education license or in the process of obtaining a valid Ohio Special Education license

    Technical Skills and Knowledge:

    • Passionate about urban education and working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
    • Experience providing targeted and individualized instruction to students with special needs
    • Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges, and achieve results
    • Exceptional communication skills: you shine in front of the classroom and through written and verbal communication
    • Detail-oriented, and highly organized
    • Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
    • Uses data to drive instruction
    • Receptive to feedback and desire to grow professionally
    • Has the work ethic and desire to go above and beyond

    WORK 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.

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