Stepping Stones seeks a licensed Intervention Specialist in our Step Up Autism Alternative Education program.
Step Up is a unique program that partners with Greater Cincinnati public schools to provide an alternative education placement for students who are unable to succeed in a typical classroom setting. Students continue their studies at Stepping Stones’ Given Campus in Indian Hill and receive the tools they need to navigate an academic curriculum, transition into adulthood and more fully participate in their community.
Our 23-acre campus provides an enriching learning environment for students with accessible hiking trails and abundant wildlife as well as an outdoor lake for fishing and pool for swimming in the summer months.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicate professionally and effectively with school districts, related service providers, educational aides and parents.
- Plan meaningful and age-appropriate lessons that meet student IEP goals and are aligned with the Ohio Extended Learning Standards.
- Involve parents and home school to the degree necessary to provide quality programming for each student.
- Assist School Psychologist with the development of an ETR.
- Administer Ohio Alternative Assessment as needed.
- Maintain complete confidentiality of all documents and personal information.
- Progress monitoring and reporting on student IEP goals and objectives monthly
- Demonstrate a collaborative relationship with educational aides through modeling and corrective feedback
- Provide behavior prevention and intervention as needed.
- Maintain classroom supplies and materials at an appropriate level.
- Fill in as needed for Educational Aides.
- Provide training to newly hired Educational Aides
DELIVERABLES:
- Complete IEP’s for all students by deadline assigned.
- Complete progress reports for students monthly.
- Conduct alternative assessments on all assigned students.
- Complete initial and yearly evaluations on educational aides.
- Complete Crisis Plans, FBA, BIPS and for new students and update for current students as determined necessary
- Complete frequent program monitoring of students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Special Education
- Current K-12 moderate-to-severe Intervention Specialist licensing in Ohio
- Ability to work to develop meaningful lesson plans that support student goals and meet curriculum guidelines
- Ability to work closely with aides, volunteers, and other support staff.
- Strong communication and leadership skills
COMPENSATION:
- $50,000+ annually, dependent on experience
- Health, Dental and Vision
- Paid Holidays and Generous PTO
- 403B with Employer Contribution
- Life, Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program
WORK LOCATION:
5650 Given Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243