Instructs students in a well-managed and creative classroom based on research-based principles and student data:

• Develops learning goals/lesson plans that are appropriate for students and are aligned with the school's curriculum and Ohio's Extended Academic Content Standards;


• Demonstrates an understanding of the connections between the content that was learned previously, the current content and the content that remains to be learned;


• Creates and selects teaching methods, learning activities and instructional materials or other resources that are appropriate to the students and are aligned with the goals of the lesson/unit;


• Creates or selects evaluation strategies that are appropriate for the students and that are aligned with the goals of the lesson/unit;


• Establishes and maintains professional rapport with students;


• Establishes and maintains consistent standards of classroom behavior;


• Makes the physical environment safe and conducive to learning;


• Manages and works collaboratively with paraprofessionals;


• Prepares and implements student behavior plans;


• Utilizes various communication systems (e.g., augmentative communication devices, PECS, basic sign language).

Assesses and monitors student progress:

• Determines the extent to which individual student's learning goals were met;


• Keeps records on academic performance and attendance;


• Conducts state mandated assessments and those in accordance with OSSB policy as requested;


• Reports cases of suspected child abuse to administration and/or law enforcement authorities according to state law;


• Makes referrals for special services on an as needed basis;


• Communicates with parents or guardians about student learning;


• Participates as a member of the IEP/ETR team (i.e. collecting and maintaining data, completing evaluations, completing progress reports and write educational/behavioral plans/reports);


• Conducts parent-teacher conferences on an as needed basis.

 Continues to develop professional skills:

• Builds a professional relationship with colleagues to share teaching insight and to coordinate learning activities for students;


• Participates in faculty meetings, school committees, educational conferences and/or professional training days;


• Stays current on recent trends in blind/visually impaired and specific subject areas;


• Submits an annual Individual Professional Development Plan for review and approval by the LPDC; 


• Upgrades personal/professional knowledge and skills pursuant to State of Ohio teaching licensure requirements;


• Collaborates with school and residential staff.

Must maintain valid Ohio certification/licensure in Intervention Specialist  (K-12) - Moderate/Intensive

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