JOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION: Learning Intervention SpecialistREPORTS TO: DirectorACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: The Learning Intervention Specialist is an energetic and flexible employee who is eager to work in our therapeutic day school with a high needs population. This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility of providing a rigorous and individualized instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the rules and regulations of the Central Massachusetts Collaborative. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Plan, develop, and implement various instructional experiences through creativity and resourcefulness which lends to the educational growth and development of targeted student population.
2. Develop effective classroom presentation, techniques, and review, correct, and reinforce instructional lessons to enhance the learning and retention process. 3. Utilize research based strategies and interventions, and ensure that appropriate accommodations are provided in compliance with students individual education plans.
4. Align instruction with MA Curriculum Frameworks. 5. Assist students in building academic, social, and self regulatory skills.
6. Develop effective techniques for academic assessment and management of discipline and behavior reinforcement. 7. Create a structured, therapeutic, safe environment for all students.
8. Address and handle students with behavioral issues. 9. Prepare students for MCAS test and MCAS alt.
10. Ability to differentiate instruction to include individual, group, and whole class settings 11. Ability to administer academic and achievement testing to students ages 5 - 22 12. Complete assessments, write evaluation reports and participate in team processes.
13. Competent in goal writing, IEP development and progress reporting. 14. Collaborate with support service providers, clinicians, and other educators.
15. Maintain data and all required documentation. 16. Supervises para-professionals.
17. Complete CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintain CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention certification.18. Demonstrate sound judgments and decisions aligned with school regulations and philosophy and promote a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations and employs appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles for all students.19. Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to deal with people in a professional manner in all situations.20.
Able to reach, grasp and handle objects using upper extremities and able to lift and carry objects and/or classroom equipment, up to 45 pounds. 21. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the director.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Appropriate MA Teachers Certification.
2. Advanced educational preparation in the discipline or area of certification. 3. Experience in the discipline or area of certification.
WORK SCHEDULE: 183 days WORK HOURS: 7.25 hours per day and additional hours as outlined in the CBA.SALARY: Commensurate with experience and degree of education as outlined in the CBA.
