Intervention Specialist - Ability Matters

Ability Matters is seeking compassionate and dedicated employees to join our team immediately.  We strive to employ individuals who desire to make a difference in others lives by enhancing every aspect of the lives of adults with disabilities.

Currently, we are seeking a Licensed Intervention Specialist/Special Education Teacher who will work on the Education Team.  This person supervises and directs a team of Instructional Assistants and Paraprofessionals to plan, create, and implement a successful educational program for individuals with disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assists in overseeing Instructional Aides and Paraprofessionals, ensuring assigned tasks are completed effectively.
• Assists in the development and implementation of IEP goals, progress monitoring and data collection.
• Assists in training, professional development and evaluation of Instructional Assistants and Paraprofessionals.
• Provides direct service weekly.
• Support the development of interventions, onboarding new students, and creating initial programming.
• Collaborate with school districts and agencies during meetings.
• Develop curriculum and student programming, and modify instruction as necessary.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regularly to promote student to review schedule changes, programming or staffing concerns.
• Assists in the transition of consumers to adult services.
• Assists in the input of weekly schedules.
• Support the Education Director in planning departmental meetings and perform other assigned duties.
• Exercises independent judgment in daily tasks and responsibilites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Meet current ODE licensure requirements.
• Three (3) years of experience working with K-12 students and in I/DD preferred.
• Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills required.
• Ability to think critically and creatively.
• Ability to take initiative and follow through on tasks.
• Possess and maintain First Aid and CPR training.
• Pass and maintain all required DODD training offerings.
• Pass a background check.
• Pass a drug test.
• Possess and maintain a driving record with less than six (6) points.

Salary will be based on credentials and years of experience.

 *Ability Matters is an equal opportunity employer and stands committed to affirmative action.