Success Teacher (Moderate to Intense Intervention Specialist) – Bridges Learning Center
Job Code 006, Time Schedule 380 (190 Days). Salary: $48,967.10 per year. Position is a State Teachers Retirement System position in the AEA collective bargaining unit.
Position Description
* Apply individualized behavior strategies with consistency and fidelity.
* Design and monitor functional behavior assessment / behavior intervention plans (FBA/BIP) for disruptive behaviors.
* Develop an educational program that supports students with high needs in:
o Functional communication to facilitate access to environment.
o Adaptive behavior to facilitate access to less restrictive environments.
o Promoting individualized educational growth and development.
* Provide a balanced structure with flexible responsiveness.
* Facilitate flexible and individualized instructional delivery incorporating functional communication training and applied behavior analysis components.
* Maintain a safe, orderly, caring, and inviting learning environment by adhering to standards for conduct, interaction, and engagement; apply fair and equitable policies and procedures.
* Design and implement a program schedule that maximizes the effectiveness of classroom staff and resources.
* Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
* Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
* Share responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned and strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
* Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
* Make modifications and accommodations to the classroom environment for students with disabilities in both regular and special education classrooms.
* Report to and carry out additional responsibilities assigned by the building principal.
Qualifications
* Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist Licensure, Moderate to Intense.
Preferred Qualifications
* Evidence of successful teaching.
* Commitment to working with students with significant cognitive disabilities (MD unit) with functional communication and adaptive behavior deficits.
* Willingness to attend professional development activities that improve skills in working with high‐needs students.
* Willingness to directly supervise classroom paraprofessionals providing continuous training, support, and feedback.
* Seeking creative initiatives to help students attain their maximum potential.
* Willingness to work closely with other school personnel.
Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").
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