Preschool Disability Intervention Specialist

Title:                                       Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
 
Qualifications:                            Minimum requirement - Bachelor’s degree in secondary or elementary education, or higher from an accredited college or university

Certification:                         Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Certification PK-3
 
Reports to:                             Principal or Designee
 
Contract Provisions:               191 days Limited Contract
 
Training & Experience:            Work experience with children in a multi-ethnic situation preferred.
 
Essential Functions/Skills:  

1)  Plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve state standards.
2)  Maintains a classroom atmosphere which is safe and conducive to learning.
3) Establishes a professional relationship with all assigned students. 
4) Maintains an open line of communication with parents/ guardians using the tools provided by the district including, but not limited to, Powerschool and Cognos.
5)  Maintains a professional demeanor with students, parents, coworkers and administration. 
6)  Engages in professional growth activities through ongoing programs of job-related knowledge and skill development.
7)  Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements.
           

Job Goal: 

To provide educational opportunities where students may fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth; and to provide an instruction that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Cincinnati Public Schools’ standards.  

Performance Responsibilities:

• Commitment to helping urban students to succeed; with an emphasis on urban schools with diverse socioeconomic levels, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness to spend the time needed to effectively meet the challenges, objectives, and mission of the CPS district.
• Ability to be professional, compassionate, empathetic, caring and dedicated to human growth and development.
• Oversees and maintains a positive academic atmosphere conducive to learning and the safety of students.
• Implements instructional program, and maintains a climate where students are actively engaged in a meaningful and productive learning experiences.
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Maintains effective and efficient records of student performance.
• Consistently uses technology for the benefit of students’ education. 
• Establishes a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for groups, and subject areas.
• Accepts responsibility for meeting his/her course and student performance goals.
• Supervises students at all times during the school day.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, and honoring schedules.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their principal/supervisor.
• Seeks to involve parents, corporations and the community in the education of youth. 
• Participates cooperatively with other teachers and administrators to develop a method of evaluation in conformance with district guidelines.
• Maintains licensure requirements and professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.

 Application Procedure:

• Apply Online

 Selection Procedure:

• Interview