SY 26-27 Intervention Specialist- Specialized Learning Classroom (cross-categorical)

Purpose

• KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top schools for academic growth of any school in the state of Ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. In our first three graduating classes (in spring 2020, 2021, and 2022) 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military service with nearly $40 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities awarded. The OpportunityKIPP Columbus is looking for a highly qualified Special Educator who has a track record of instructional excellence and who is willing to continuously go above and beyond for students. Our KIPP team is committed to leading and teaching through an anti-racist lens and are responsible for delivering effective, rigorous instruction in their content areas that produce high-quality results and student understanding. The Diverse Learning Team at KIPP Columbus provides crucial services to students with disabilities. In this role, educators provide specially designed instruction in small groups to students on their assigned caseload while also teaching content specific materials. The SLC (CC) Intervention Specialist will teach core curriculum and social-emotional learning curriculum to students with low-incidence disabilities in a small group setting, consistent with state standard, with the support of a paraprofessional.Job DescriptionSpecialized Learning Classroom Intervention Specialists in K-12 schools in Ohio play a critical role in supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Summary of responsibilities include, but not limited to:Implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with low-incidence disabilitiesAdapt and modify curriculum to support students with diverse disabilities in general and special education settings.Provide small-group or one-on-one instruction to address students' unique learning needsDifferentiate instruction and modify curriculum to meet students' unique learning needsUse Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies to accommodate different learning stylesAssist each student in working toward independence, promoting self-advocacy and life skills essential for success beyond the classroomServe as a liaison between students, teachers, families, and related service providersEnsure students receive appropriate accommodations and modificationsParticipate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including IEP and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) meetingsImplement behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and positive behavior supportsUtilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies Assess students' academic and behavioral progress using formal and informal assessmentsMaintain documentation and progress reports for IEPs Adjust instructional strategies based on data-driven decision-makingAdhere to the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children with Disabilities, ensuring proper placement, instruction, and evaluation of students with disabilitiesEnsure adherence to federal and state special education lawsEnsure adherence to board policies and district procedures.Stay updated on best practices in inclusive education through ongoing trainingActively involve parents and colleagues as learning partners, fostering a collaborative approach to student developmentQualificationsBachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or universityCurrent Ohio Special Education Intervention Specialist License or willingness and ability to pursue certification by start date by using one of 3 pathways:TraditionalAlternativeSupplementalPrior teaching experience preferred, but not requiredAbility to demonstrate content knowledge in all core academic subjectsExperience using Ohio’s Extended Learning StandardsExperience collaborating with a paraprofessionalExperience with participating in ETR meetings and writing ETR part 1Experience with writing IEPs, progress monitoring, progress reporting & data collectionExperience using SameGoal to create special education documentsBelief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning communityWillingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students.Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutionsExcellent written and oral communication skillsExtreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple prioritiesModel the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy)Additional InformationCompensation and BenefitsKIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary, which can be found here, and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off. Statement of Non-DisclosureKIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.Ohio Revised Code 3319.393ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF FALSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 2921.13 OF THE REVISED CODE, WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE.