Intervention Specialist, Education ​/ Teaching

• Position Type:
  Districtwide/ Intervention Specialist
• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Location:
  
  Districtwide
• Date Available:
  
  08/17/2026
• Closing Date: 09/01/2026

Intervention Specialist - Full-Time

Notice Regarding Years of

Experience:

Medina City Schools is limited in what we can offer for years of experience to newteachersto the District. We anticipate offering limitedyearsof service placement on our salary schedule for any new hires in the 2026/2027schoolyearin an effort to stay within the projected budget. We do give full credit on the salary schedule for educational hours earned past a Bachelor's or Master's.

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

• Experience working with students with profound behavioral needs/emotional disturbance.
• Ability to collaborate with regular education staff.
• Vast understanding of teaching/intervention strategies related preferably to behavior/engagement.
• Ability to collaborate with parents in order to provide consistent support for students.
• Manage/share data to impact student success across all settings (academic/behavioral).
• Background in creating behavioral plans based on targeted individualized student need.
• Knowledge of PBIS preferred.
• Familiarity with Trauma Informed Care, Restorative Justice and Responsive Classroom preferred.
• Coordinate resources such as support staff and therapies.
• Interest in obtaining professional development aligned to building/District goals.

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
• Participates in PPT's and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ( IEP ) for students.
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

• Ohio Intervention Specialist K-12 Certificate/License (All applicants must meet Highly Qualified standards)

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

• Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.