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SSAs Answer Top Questions about Ohio ISP

Service & Support Administrators (SSAs) are tasked with completing Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for each person who qualifies for services with the county board. These plans are done annually, usually spread out over the course of the year. Recently, the Ohio Department of Development Disabilities created one statewide ISP template for all 88 counties. Until… Read more »

Recognizing the Direct Support Professionals

By Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning In September, we take some time to recognize and appreciate the hardworking people who directly support individuals with disabilities, either in their homes, the community or a workplace. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are tasked with many different roles. They may be supporting a person with a disability with learning to… Read more »

Para Professional – Sidney Center

NOTICE OF AVAILABLE POSITION POSTING DATE:          January 20, 2022 – February 3, 2022 (or until filled) POSITION:                   Para Professional – Shelby Hills Preschool Classroom (Sidney Location)  QUALIFICATIONS:      High School Graduate.  Ohio Department of Education Aide Permit or willingness to obtain the same.  Successful completion of a physical, BCI/FBI background check and multiple database background checks… Read more »

Service & Support Administrator (SSA)

NOTICE OF AVAILABLE POSITION POSTING DATE:     June 29, 2021 – July 13, 2021 (or until filled) POSITION:              Service & Support Administrator (SSA) – 12 Month/Full-Time QUALIFICATIONS:  Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required – preferably in a human services related field. Ability to obtain and maintain the certification requirements… Read more »

Preschool Supervisor

NOTICE OF AVAILABLE POSITION POSTING DATE:      June 15, 2021 thru June 29, 2021 (or until filled) POSITION:                Preschool Supervisor (Early Childhood Special Education Program) QUALIFICATIONS:   Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required.  Master’s Degree preferred.  Previous supervisory experience in a school setting preferred. Ohio Department of Education (ODE) License required.  Acceptable licensure types… Read more »

IDEA Part B Funding

Ohio Department of Education

All states applying for funds under Ohio’s Part B Federal Application are required to make available for public review and comment the application packet for those federal funds. These funds support provision of special education services to children with disabilities who are ages 3 to 21 in Ohio. Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities will accept… Read more »

March Provider of the Month

Conya Carey

Congratulations to March’s Provider of the Month, Conya Carey.  Conya has been working in the Developmental Disabilities field for 9 years and has been an Independent Provider for a little over a year. Conya feels very blessed to be able to work with two of the most caring and loving individuals. She looks forward to going… Read more »