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IMMEDIATE:ElementaryInterventionSpecialist-Inclusion
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“IMMEDIATE: Elementary Intervention Specialist-Inclusion at KIPP. Skills: Special Education, Inclusion Specialist, IEP Implementation, Instructional Strategy, Student Support. Implement individualized education programs (IEPs). Design and execute individualized instructional strategies aligned with the Ohio Academic Content Standards to address the unique needs of special education students”
What You'll Achieve.
Preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life; Achieve excellent outcomes for all students; Deliver effective, rigorous instruction in their content areas that produce high-quality results and student understanding; Support academic growth; Ensure students receive appropriate accommodations; Ensuring proper placement, instruction, and evaluation of students with disabilities
Industry & Context.
Problem solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, Current Ohio Special Education Intervention Specialist License or willingness and ability to pursue certification by start date by using one of [3 pathways], Experience with participating in ETR meetings and writing ETR part 1, Experience with writing IEPs, progress monitoring, progress reporting & data collection, Experience using SameGoal to create special education documents, Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students., Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community, Willingness, 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 solutions, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Extreme flexibility, with a work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities, Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy)
Nice to Have
Prior teaching experience preferred, but not required
What You'll Do.
Implement individualized education programs (IEPs)
Design and execute individualized instructional strategies aligned with the Ohio Academic Content Standards to address the unique needs of special education students
Provide direct intervention for students with disabilities in general and special education settings
Differentiate instruction and modify curriculum to meet students' unique learning needs
Use evidence-based instructional strategies to support academic growth
Work closely with general education teachers to co-plan and co-teach lessons
Serve as a liaison between students
and related service providers
Advocate for inclusive practices and ensure students receive appropriate accommodations.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
including IEP and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) meetings
Implement behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and positive behavior supports.
Provide social-emotional learning (SEL) support to students with disabilities
Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies
Assess students' academic and behavioral progress using formal and informal assessments
Maintain documentation and progress reports for IEPs
Adjust instructional strategies based on data-driven decision-making
Adhere to the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children with Disabilities
ensuring proper placement
and evaluation of students with disabilities
Ensure adherence to federal and state special education laws
Ensure adherence to board policies and district procedures.
Stay updated on best practices in inclusive education through ongoing training
Assist in training general education staff on inclusion strategies
Actively involve parents and colleagues as learning partners
fostering a collaborative approach to student development
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with general education teachers to co-plan and co-teach lessons; Serve as a liaison between students, teachers, families, and related service providers; Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings; Actively involve parents and colleagues as learning partners, fostering a collaborative approach to student development
Communication Scope
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Full Job Description
KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 280 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 175,000 students and alumni with more than 15,000 educators. Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus currently educates 2,000 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. With a mission to, together with families and the community, create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose -- college, career, and beyond -- KIPP has maintained excellence in its growth, and will improve upon that standard – proving what is possible in public education. 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. In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports. The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students on our learning campus in the coming years. Interest
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