The Intervention Specialist is a position that works closely with students to ensure they can succeed. They will coordinate administration of summative assessments that serve the purpose of evaluating students to learn more about the factors impacting their behavior and academic performance. They identify students in need of academic and behavior support and respond accordingly with collection of data and progress monitoring of skills. They will be the main Student Study Team Coordinator working closely with teachers to enact plans of support. They will work with students daily in small groups to give interventions. They will also be the 504 Coordinator for the school, utilizing knowledge in accommodations and tiered support to continue helping students as they enter the 504 process.

Provide leadership in development, implementation, evaluation and improvement of all Special Education programs, psychological services and monitor Special Education policies and procedures to impact the achievement of students.

Plan and provide counseling services to special education students who demonstrate an educational need. Evaluate students and provide therapeutic interventions to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with a student's ability to derive benefit from the educational program.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovative educational models and will be well-versed in progressive ideas in the field of teaching and learning. A particular interest in critical pedagogy and curricula is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovative educational models and will be well-versed in progressive ideas in the field of teaching and learning. A particular interest in critical pedagogy and curricula is preferred.

Compensation: D.O.E. $14.00/hour Part time hire: less than 20 hours/week on average.

In the absence of the full time classroom teacher, the guest teacher provides instruction, encourages student’s progress, and manages the learning environment. Teach programmed lessons and purposeful training for the classroom he/she is assigned.