Intervention Specialist - Cambridge High School

Intervention Specialist – Cambridge High School

Cambridge High School (Cambridge, Ohio) – Position for the 2026‑2027 school year.

• Plan and implement goals and objectives, curricula, and management programs for students with disabilities under the general supervision of the building principal.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, administrators, and parents to provide instruction in the least restrictive environment.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans for students across K‑12 grades.
• Adapt curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the needs of struggling learners.
• Provide direct instructional support in one‑on‑one, small group, and classroom settings.
• Assess and monitor student progress using formative and summative data to track improvement and adjust interventions.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and school counselors to share progress and provide strategies for continued support.
• Facilitate small group or individual instruction focusing on reading, writing, mathematics, and other areas requiring additional support.
• Support students with diverse learning needs, including disabilities, English language learners, and at‑risk students.
• Conduct regular meetings and progress reports with school staff to review and evaluate intervention strategies and outcomes.
• Support the implementation of Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Provide professional development and training for staff on effective instructional strategies and interventions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of interventions, student progress, and communications with parents and staff.
• Stay current on best practices, research, and educational trends related to interventions and student support.

• Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities
• FERPA
• Ohio's Academic Content Standards
• IEP development
• Current testing programs, mandated assessment tools, and alternative assessment
• Current educational issues and best practices
• Behavior management techniques
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) strategies
• Effective intervention strategies
• Community agencies that support students with disabilities
• Classroom management techniques
• Problem solving processes and creative thinking skills
• Use of technology as a productivity tool and method of communication; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Accurate student record maintenance
• Assessment of student intellectual and physical needs to develop appropriate individual education and behavior plans
• Planning strategies and activities to meet identified needs of students
• Evaluation of student progress through established procedures, including alternate assessment, formative and summative assessments
• Analysis and interpretation of assessment data
• Effective communication, orally and in writing
• Confidentiality maintenance
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, co‑workers, administrators, and the public
• Demonstrating ways of supporting students in the regular classroom with teachers and students
• Analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating program progress with the educational team and implementing changes

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Ohio Department of Education Intervention Specialist license
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional interaction with unruly children and associated safety hazards (slips/falls, falling objects)
• Potential to deal with students with behavioral risks and to restrain students when properly trained
• Stressful responsibilities for compliance with laws, regulations, and procedural rules; managing individual student concerns and maintaining discipline; communicating with staff, students, and parents