Multi Intensive Autism Center Intervention Specialist

overview

breakthrough public schools (bps) is seeking a multi-intensive autism center intervention specialist for the 2024-25 school year. Breakthrough public schools serves more than 3,000 students across 10 tuition-free, k-8 schools and aims to build equitable, anti-racist environments where scholars and adults can grow and thrive.

• provide academic and behavioral programming to students in two multi-intensive autism centers throughout the school day and oversee the integrity of programming and all service activities for assigned students.
• participate in educational team meetings, assist in determining iep goals, and collaborate on developing behavior intervention plans (bip) as needed.
• lead a team of multiple rbt/bts in day-to-day activities.
• collaborate with the compliance manager on iep development and process; iep writing and compliance are primary responsibilities of the compliance manager, not the intervention specialist.
• when no vacancies exist, support the compliance team with data collection and iep development.
• design and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction reflecting observed goals for individual students.
• establish a classroom culture of high expectations and include college preparation where appropriate.
• work with faculty and school leadership to regularly examine student data to refine instruction and assessment.
• share best practices with other teachers and collaborate to improve instructional and assessment practices.
• facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress.
• collaborate with rbts/bts to implement strong behavioral programming and support with assessment of students as a test proctor, including testing accommodations.
• provide targeted small group and individual instruction to help students achieve iep goals and manage a caseload of students with ieps for progress monitoring.
• assist with non-instructional supervision of students (arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, lunch and playground duties, substitute teaching, extracurricular activities supervision).
• maintain accurate and organized records of student information and ensure a safe, organized classroom environment.
• utilize a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the needs of exceptional learners and apply data to drive instruction.
• engage in identity work to dismantle white supremacy culture where applicable.

• bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 years of teaching experience preferred; experience in urban settings strongly preferred.
• valid ohio special education license or in the process of obtaining one; moderate to intensive licensure preferred.

• passionate about urban education and working in historically underserved communities.
• experience providing targeted and individualized instruction to students with special needs.
• strong patience, focus, and commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and relationship-building.
• excellent communication skills, both in classroom settings and in writing.
• detail-oriented, highly organized, and data-driven.
• receptive to feedback and committed to professional growth.
• demonstrates work ethic and willingness to go above and beyond.

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