Special Education Teacher Amergis Healthcare Staffing - 3.5 Garfield Heights, OH Job Details $1,687 a week 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Family collaboration in education Faculty collaboration Special education law Learning styles adaptability School legal knowledge Data management Instructional adaptability Data collection for student progress in special education Parent communication in school administration Educational compliance and regulation understanding Progress documentation Special education record keeping Disability rights laws Full Job Description Garfield Heights School District Intervention Specialist works to support students with disabilities by assisting in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), coordinating special education services, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and outside agencies to ensure compliance with federal and state laws for educating students with disabilities. Key responsibilities include providing classroom accommodations, documenting student progress, serving on IEP and IAT teams, and maintaining accurate student records.

Key Responsibilities IEP Development & Implementation:

Design, implement, and monitor individualized education programs for students with disabilities.

Collaboration:

Work with regular education teachers, parents, and community agencies to support students in an inclusive setting.

Service Coordination:

Assist in the overall coordination of special education programs and ensure services are delivered effectively.

Compliance & Reporting:

Ensure adherence to federal and state laws for educating students with disabilities and prepare required reports.

Data & Documentation:

Administer and document data for individual student IEPs and maintain accurate student records.

Consultation:

Provide consultation to general education teachers on modifications and adaptations for special education students.

Essential Skills Special Education Expertise:

A strong understanding of federal laws (like IDEA) and Ohio rules regarding the education of students with disabilities.

Communication & Collaboration:

Excellent communication skills to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, and other professionals.

Data Management:

Proficiency in data collection and documentation for IEPs.

Adaptability:

Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs in inclusionary settings. Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-JD5