Intervention Specialist, Education ​/ Teaching

Intervention Specialist

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Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Feb 26, 2026 2:04 AM (UTC)

INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (GRADES K-12)

Position

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of Administration, 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.

• Possess the necessary License/Certification required from the State of Ohio.
• State of Ohio Certification as a Special Education Teacher.
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in Special Education.
• Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

• Utilizes creative, engaging and universally designed lessons to provide intervention to learners.
• Attends weekly open offices with the compliance specialist to review data for students;
• Enters weekly Progress Monitoring data points in Illuminate
• Co-creates standards-based interventions and works with classroom teacher to create support structures in Math, Science and ELA per grade level;
• Attends Teacher Based Team meetings and Design Lab sessions;
• Emails communication to Curriculum Department personnel ;
• Takes ownership for student's academic progress and attendance, communicating high expectations and showing active interest in student's achievement;
• Analyzes student data to support evidence of instructional support decisions
• 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.

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