Teacher Cross-Categorical IS

Sidney City School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

Emerson Primary

Grades K - 2

Position: Intervention Specialist: Cross Categorical ClassroomTeacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Classification: Certified

JOB DESCRIPTION:

the primary responsibility is to provide highly individualized and small-group instruction tailored to the unique cognitive physical and developmental needs of each student. This role requires close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that all services accommodations and modifications are delivered in strict compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Ohio state mandates. Beyond academic instruction the teacher provides essential guidance and evidence-based interventions to foster emotional maturity enhance self-regulation and support students in making socially appropriate choices. By focusing on personalized academic functional and vocational goals the teacher helps students maximize their independence and successfully transition toward post-secondary life. Central to this mission is the active encouragement of parental involvement building a strong partnership between home and school to ensure the holistic success of every student.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds a valid State of Ohio teacher certificate/license appropriate for the assignment.
• Meets all mandated health requirements.
• Provides documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
• Teaching experience in Special Education or related fields working directly with students with low incidence disabilities such as Autism Multiple Disabilities Intellectual Disabilities etc. preferred.
• Experience working with school personnel parents and students to strive for a comprehensive and inclusive learning environment with positive outcomes preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ohio Learning Standards-Extended (OLS-E)
• Proficiency in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Medical and Physical Care Management
• Functional Life Skills Instruction
• Adaptive Instructional Design
• Advanced Data Collection and Progress Monitoring
• Crisis Prevention and Physical Management
• Exceptional Patience and Emotional Resilience

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Standards-Based Instruction: Design and select materials aligned with Ohio Learning Standards-Extended to meet diverse student ability levels.
• IEP Implementation: Deliver individual and group instruction in academic subjects social skills and daily living skills specifically designed to meet IEP goals.
• Lesson Planning: Prepare written daily lesson plans that incorporate varied instructional techniques to address individual learning styles.
• Academic Progress: Evaluate and document student progress providing periodic reports to parents and sharing data with the educational team.
• Promotion of Independence: Provide in-class support and modeling to promote student self-determination and competitive work skills.
• Medical & Personal Care: Assist students with medically fragile needs including tube feeding toileting and seizure protocols following guidelines provided by licensed healthcare professionals.
• Assistive Technology: Collaborate with related service personnel to implement low- and high-tech assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.
• Accommodations: Provide necessary testing and classroom accommodations (e.g. read-aloud scribing extended time) to ensure active participation in the least restrictive environment.
• Inclusion: Create opportunities for students with disabilities to engage in appropriate peer group activities within an inclusive educational environment.
• Behavioral Planning: Implement and chart behavior modification plans as designed by the IEP team; clarify expectations privileges and consequences.
• Crisis Intervention: Calmly and fairly confront undesirable behavior while rewarding responsible actions.
• Classroom Management: Develop and maintain a positive structured learning environment conducive to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Safety & Supervision: Provide constant close supervision to ensure student safety; never leave students unsupervised.
• Student Conduct: Communicate school rules clearly and uphold the student conduct code while protecting the due process rights of students.
• Team Participation: Participate in periodic reevaluations annual IEP review meetings and placement recommendations.
• Communication: Maintain proactive rapport with parents staff and community agencies; remain available for parent consultations via phone or conference.
• Consultation: Support the efforts of school psychologists speech/language pathologists and counselors to address student concerns such as at-risk behavior or mental health.
• Confidentiality: Strictly observe all legal requirements regarding the safeguarding of confidential and privileged information.
• Reporting: Organize and maintain accurate records and inventories as required by law and district policy; submit all reports punctually.
• Resource Management: Requisition essential supplies and manage the proper use and care of school property.
• Classroom Readiness: Prepare the classroom at the beginning of the year and ensure all required books and supplies are retrieved and organized.
• Compliance: Adhere to state model policies for the education of children with disabilities and comply with district financial procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in staff meetings and in-service training; stay current with research-based instructional strategies and maintain licensure requirements.

REQUIRED ABILITIES & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Conduct: Demonstrate professionalism personal integrity and exemplary personal conduct.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift carry and move classroom supplies; ability to stoop kneel or crouch as needed.
• Communication: Express ideas effectively through verbal nonverbal and written skills.
• Attendance: Maintain an acceptable attendance record and punctuality.
• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Work under time constraints to meet deadlines; potential evening or weekend duties.
• Occasional travel to meetings and work assignments.

OTHER:

• Perform other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Sidney City School District Board of Education.

The Sidney City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age or disability. The board requires that employees comply with the statutory responsibilities cited in the Ohio Revised Code the rules and regulations of the Ohio Department of Education and all local and Federal mandates. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables emerging technologies improved operating procedures productivity factors and unforeseen events.

Required Experience:

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