Intervention Specialist​/Special Education Coordinator

Intervention Specialist / Special Education Coordinator

Linden Tree Montessori in Columbus, Ohio seeks an Intervention Specialist / Special Education Coordinator.

Linden Tree is a PreK-2nd grade school (adding a grade each year, up to 8th) serving children ages 3-9 in Columbus, Ohio. Linden Tree will open in Fall 2026 and serve around 40 children. We are a tuition‑free Montessori school for Kindergarten and up, and tiered tuition for PreK. Our mission is to provide a tuition‑free Montessori education that empowers every child through an accessible, high‑quality, holistic and equitable learning environment.

We are committed to fostering strong community and family partnerships, celebrating diversity and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

Linden Tree Montessori School is part of Wildflower Schools, a network of 1‑2 room, teacher‑led, authentic Montessori learning environments serving children from infancy through high school. The Wildflower model combines time‑tested Montessori methods with promising new practices in family partnership, teacher empowerment, and intentional diversity. At Wildflower, we believe that embracing equity is an essential part of our work. We are committed to deeply engaging in what Maria Montessori called “the preparation of self” as it pertains to understanding our implicit biases, blind spots, and prejudices.

The Wildflower network is decentralized and nonhierarchical, rooted deeply in our values of Connectedness and Growth; our norms of Anti‑Bias Anti‑Racist and Unity, Autonomy with Support, and Awareness and Compassion; and our purpose and principles that guide our schools’ design.

Working alongside Teacher Leaders, this educator serves as a champion for diverse learners, family partnership, and inclusive practices, helping ensure that children receive the support they need while preserving the integrity of the Montessori experience.

The ideal candidate is creative, flexible, organized, and deeply committed to building an inclusive Montessori community where children, families, and educators thrive together. They are energized by the opportunity to help shape a growing school community and believe that every child deserves to be deeply known, supported, and empowered to flourish. Essential responsibilities are:

• Oversee special education services and IDEA/ODE/sponsor compliance
• Serve as Intervention Specialist of Record
• Lead IEP development, implementation and progress monitoring
• Coordinate evaluations, reevaluations and eligibility meetings
• Collaborate with service providers, families and outside agencies

• Design and deliver individualized supports and interventions
• Support MTSS systems and monitor student data
• Help Teacher Leaders implement accommodations and modifications
• Promote inclusive practice across mixed‑age classrooms

• Build trusting relationships with families
• Lead IEP and intervention meetings
• Help families understand services, goals, and resources
• Serve as liaison between families and providers

• Collaborate with Teacher Leaders on accommodations and inclusive practices
• Support classroom observations and collaborative problem‑solving

• Support enrollment events and family information sessions
• Contribute to wellness, inclusion, and community‑engagement initiatives
• Help build systems and culture for long‑term sustainability

• Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist License
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and special education compliance
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Experience in Montessori environments preferred or willingness to obtain Montessori training
• Experience with MTSS and inclusive educational practices, preferred
• Experience working in startup, charter, or innovative school settings, preferred
• First Aid/CPR/AED training
• Communicable Disease / Child Abuse Prevention Training
• Pass FBI/BCI background check reimbursed by school