Teacher, Preschool Intervention Specialist

Job Title: Teacher, Preschool Intervention Specialist
Reports To: Program Manager
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Metzenbaum Center
Contract: Full Time
Position Start Date: Classroom opening January 8, 2024.  Candidate may start December 1, 2023 to allow time to become acclimated to the classroom setting prior to classroom placement.
Summary: Instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility by performing the following duties. 
Benefits offered: Choice of 3 Medical Mutual plan options; Dental and Vision; a free telehealth option; an Employee Assistance Program; board paid life insurance with optional buy-up for yourself and dependents and Accidental Death and Dismemberment options.
Voluntary plans available such as Cancer & Critical Illness coverage; Voluntary Accident coverage and Disability.
Membership in State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio.
Access to the following financial and tax deferment voluntary plans: Flexible Spending, Dependent care, American Fidelity 403b Contribution plan and Ohio Deferred Compensations 403b and 457 Contribution plans.
Paid sick and personal time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned by the Administration.
Keep informed of trends, methods, and issues as well as local, state, and mandates/policies relating to teaching and your area of licensure.

• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning for all students by:
• Using all available resources to present instruction that allows for individual differences.
• Creating proper plans for all daily lessons.
• Properly supervising student behavior and collaborating with behavioral support staff.
• Promoting student participation and interaction.
• Perform necessary record keeping procedures to include:
• Attendance, Assessment results, Behavioral incidences
• Assist in developing a quality educational program for students by:
• Participating in curriculum development and material selection.
• Being involved in intervention strategies, both academic and behavioral.
• Supporting and upholding school policy and procedures.
• Developing frequent communications either written or oral with: Parents of children, teachers and administrators of the building/district, related agencies/community members who provide services to children and teachers from other districts.
• Attend meetings and complete forms necessary for the quality operation of education relating to your area of responsibility.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Prioritize and plan work activities; Use time efficiently; Develop realistic action plans. Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
• Maintains confidentiality; Works with integrity and ethically.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings; Writes clearly and informatively.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Exhibits confidence in self and others.
• Works within approved budget.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.

Education/Experience & Certification: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree; Must obtain and maintain a valid License with the State of Ohio Department of Education appropriate to the area of teaching and meets all Step Up to Quality Program requirements to achieve a 5-star status.
Criminal Records Check: Must comply with Ohio Revised Code 3319.39 - Criminal Records Check.
Drug Testing: Must pass a 10-panel drug screen at time of hire and comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.