<p>POSTING</p> <p>Position Open: The Ridgemont Local School District is accepting applications for the following position for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year:</p> <p>Position:K-5 Intervention Specialist-Mild/Moderate Teacher</p> <p>Ridgemont is looking for someone who is passionate about the following beliefs:</p> <ul> <li>The learning experience should be centered on student voice, passion, and ownership. </li><li>Collaboration among partners empowers, challenges, supports, guides, and makes us unafraid to innovate. </li><li>In the freedom to fail and grow as we explore new ways to think and do. </li><li>Service is our tool to instill a productive connection with community and meaningful life experiences for our staff and students. </li><li>Rigorous academics are foundational to collaboration, innovation, and service which cause us to explore boundaries and redefine them. </li><li>Our staff and students bring value to the world and should always be treated with the highest integrity </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:Valid Driver's License B.C.I. Background Check State of Ohio Teacher Certificate/License K-12 / K-5 Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist Teaching License</p> <p>District: Ridgemont Local School District - Ridgemont Board of Education seeks qualified candidates to assume teaching and student supervision responsibilities.</p> <p>Apply to: Mrs. Candi Bodey, Student Services/Assistant Principal 560 W. Taylor St., Mt. Victory, Ohio 43340 candi.bodey@ridgemont.k12.oh.us</p> <p>Application Deadline:Until Filled</p> <p>RIDGEMONT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION</p> <p>Title:INTERVENTION SPECIALISTFile 304</p> <p>Reports to:Assigned administrator/supervisor</p> <p>Job Objective:Plans, implements and assesses individualized students specifically in early childhood reading intervention services.</p> <p>Minimum ·Valid state department of education license/certificate as determined at the time of appointment. Qualifications:·Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.</p> <ul> <li>Anticipates time constraints. Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines. </li><li>Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures. </li><li>Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct. </li><li>Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful decision-making skills. Interprets information accurately. Evaluates options thoroughly. Develops reasonable solutions to resolve issues. </li><li>Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. </li><li>Meets all mandated health screening requirements. </li></ul> <p>NOTE: The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.</p> <p>Essential1. Teaches assigned students. Plans and implements academic intervention plans that Functions:help students meet state academic content and performance standards·Communicates program objectives/performance expectations to students/parents and staff.</p> <ul> <li>Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy. Organizes subject content and learning goals. Prepares instructional materials. Arranges the classroom for instruction. </li><li>Uses a variety of assessments to evaluate learning styles and academic needs of students. </li><li>Develops educational experiences and varies instructional techniques to effectively engage and advance student learning. Sustains educational environments that promote high levels of student learning/achievement. Actively collaborates with staff. Share effective instructional strategies. </li><li>Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress. </li><li>Collaborates with staff to identify/resolve problems that impede student participation in appropriate learning activities. Helps ensure assessment procedures support non-biased planning activities. </li><li>Follows district protocols to safeguard student information shared with staff and referral sources. </li><li>Identifies services and alternative instructional approaches that enhance student achievement. </li><li>Help ensure services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment. </li><li>Plans/implements student intervention strategies that produce tangible evidence-based benefits within specified time-frames. Monitors intervention efficacy to improve outcomes. </li><li>Helps students improve behavior that limits participation in traditional school environments. </li><li>Provides opportunities for all students to participate in an inclusive educational environment. </li><li>Provides accommodations/modifications as needed (e.g., differentiated curriculum, equipment adaptations, extended time, study guides, reading/transcribing assistance, etc.). </li><li>Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior. </li><li>Helps students better understand themselves, make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes cultural awareness, self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking and creativity skills. </li><li>Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships. </li><li>Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports. </li><li>Proctors state/district testing activities as directed. Upholds mandated security procedures. </li><li>Assists with multi-factored evaluation (MFE) as directed. Meets mandated paperwork time lines. </li><li>Ensures that student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes. </li></ul> <ol start="2"> <li> <p>Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.</p> <ul> <li>Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Completes all assigned duties. </li><li>Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team. </li><li>Encourages community participation in school-sponsored activities. </li><li>Helps students understand/embrace ethical conduct and democratic values. </li><li>Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position. </li><li>Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual. </li><li>Pursues the continuous advancement of academic standards. </li><li>Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information. </li><li>Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others. </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as an information resource.</p> <ul> <li>Actively participates in staff meetings, conferences and other required school activities. </li><li>Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time. </li><li>Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences. </li><li>Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator. </li><li>Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully. </li><li>Uses diplomacy/self-control when dealing with other individuals. Respects diversity. </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.</p> <ul> <li>Keeps current with advances in technology associated with work assignments. </li><li>Maintains applicable credentials. Complies with all state licensure requirements. </li><li>Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed. </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Takes precautions to ensure safety. Helps manage/eliminate risks.</p> <ul> <li>Intervenes to prevent/stop bullying and inappropriate student behavior. </li><li>Provides appropriate supervision. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Upholds the student conduct code. Maintains high expectations for acceptable student behavior. </li><li>Reports suspected child abuse/neglect to civil authorities as required by law. </li><li>Watches for situations that may indicate a problem. </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.</p> <ul> <li>Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed. </li><li>Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals. </li></ul> </li></ol> <p>WorkingSafety is essential to job performance. Employees must exercise caution and comply with Conditions:standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:</p> <ul> <li>Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing. </li><li>Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes. </li><li>Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases. </li><li>Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals. </li><li>Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment. </li><li>Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. </li><li>Traveling to meetings and work assignments. </li></ul> <p>PerformanceJob performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted Evaluation:by the Ridgemont Local School District.</p> <p>The Ridgemont Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events.</p>