Lorain County JVS Oberlin , OH 44074
Posted 4 days ago
Lorain County JVS is a Career and Technical Education Training Center. It consists of a public high school for students in grades 9-12 and the Adult Career Center which offers training and educational opportunities for adults.
Position: High School Teacher/Intervention Specialist
Salary Rate: Per Negotiated Contract Reports to: High School Principal Employment:
Regular/Full-time
FLSA status: Exempt
Retirement: STRS
INTERVENTION SPECIALIST INSTRUCTOR
(High School)
Overview: Teach the appropriate course of study for each subject area including employability skills by using a variety of instructional techniques that meet individual learning styles.
STARTING DATE:
August 12, 2024
SALARY:
Appropriate step on Teacher's Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education
REPORTS TO:
Assigned Supervisor/Principal
BENEFITS:
Hospitalization, dental, vision, prescription, and term life insurance; up to three approved personal leave days per year; sick leave; tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
WORK WEEK/YEAR:
As per Board-adopted calendar
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Education
Appropriate State of Ohio certification/licensure as required for this position
Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating IEP's
Flexibility to work with various schedules in multiple settings
Optimal technology-related skills
Effective communication skills
Engaging instructional techniques
Utilizes multiple strategies for student assessment
Desire to work with high school age students
Ability to create an environment for student success
Clear drive to achieve professional growth
Responsive to diverse student needs, backgrounds, interests and abilities
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Transition To Work (TTW) Endorsement
Prior teaching experience in a special education environment
Extensive experience in the IAT process
Knowledge of career and technical program offerings
First Aide/ CPR training
Experience in a career technical environment
Extensive knowledge of current law as it relates to providing special education services in the State of Ohio
JOB DESCRIPTION
Note: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Essential Functions:
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the student
Ensure safety of students
Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
Judiciously discipline students when necessary
Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
Maintain accurate and complete records as as required
Membership and participation in the appropriate Advisory Committee
Instruct appropriate employability skills
Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
Attend teacher/parent conferences
Maintain appropriate parental contact
Provide complete lesson plans for a substitute
Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
Collaborate with colleagues
Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
Participate in mentoring as an entry year teacher
Attend meetings and in-services as requested
Interact in a positive manner with parents, students, and staff
Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways
Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
Act as teacher, facilitator and information source in subject area specialty
Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanation utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level learners
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities
Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct
Instruct the assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Practice ethics of the teaching profession
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences
Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional growth, seminars, workshops, etc.
Refer student attendance, health and psychological/emotional problems to principal and/or guidance counselor
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Follow scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the courses of study which have been approved by the Board of Education
Interact professionally with JVS staff and academies
Accommodate students with behavior disorders
Develop, implement and evaluate Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Maintain basic knowledge of Model Ohio Policies and Procedures for Students with Disabilities and applicable special education laws
Modify and tutor students in Regular Education curriculum
Communicate regularly with parents of students
Design and implement lesson plans to meet individual student needs
Provide independent courses for students who need credits for graduation
Assist students in preparation for proficiency tests
Work with various student youth groups (e.g., VICA, FCCLA, Interact, )
Maintain applicable licenses, certificates, etc.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
Promote good public relations
Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices such as "team" teaching, semester projects, etc.
Serve as a role model for students
Supervise student teachers
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee
Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials
Participate in committees, study teams, and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
Participate in intervention assistance team meetings
Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current of relevant issues
Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor's degree or higher from a four-year college or university
Prior teaching experience is preferable
Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Record keeping skills
Training in varied instructional design
Organizational and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
Basic knowledge of all other subject matter
Computer/word processing skills
Classroom management skills
Experience working with children
Equipment Operated
Calculator
Computer
Overhead Projector
Fax Machine
Subject specific equipment, e.g., burners, lab equipment
CD Rom applications
Laser disc player
Printer
TV
Smart board
VCR or DVD Player
Copy Machine
Telephone
Equipment that is appropriate to the teacher's assigned area of teaching
Additional Working Conditions
Occasional interaction with unruly students
Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop
Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds
Occasional evening work
Occasional travel, e.g., attending workshop outside of district
Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity days
Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, calculator, writing Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.
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