Intervention Specialist - Paulding Center

Intervention Specialist - Paulding Opportunity Center

Western Buckeye Educational Service Center (ESC) Paulding County Opportunity Center – Paulding, Ohio. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5699255

Final date to receive applications: May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: May 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Intervention Specialist at the Paulding County Opportunity Center in Paulding County.

The Intervention Specialist provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities by developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), adapting curriculum, and using a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs. The role includes maintaining student progress data, collaborating with teachers and families, and ensuring compliance with state and federal special education requirements.

Responsibilities also include creating a positive learning environment, supporting student academic and behavioral growth, and maintaining required documentation and communication.

Candidates should hold appropriate Ohio licensure and demonstrate strong communication, organization, collaboration, and classroom management skills, along with the ability to support diverse learners effectively.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education >
General Special Education

The Paulding County Opportunity School encompasses students from Antwerp Local Schools, Paulding Exempted Village Schools and Wayne Trace Local Schools in grades K-12. Our school offers tailored educational experiences for both special education and regular education students who desire an alternative school setting in order to meet their educational needs and graduation requirements. We work in tandem with our member schools to provide our students with customized educational opportunities, while still maintaining partnerships with the students’ member school district.

While students complete their academic preparation at the Paulding County Opportunity School, they are welcome to participate in athletic and extra-curricular activities at their home school.

Our goal is to create life‑long learners who are productive, responsible and well‑rounded members of society while providing a safe, educationally friendly environment. Paulding County Opportunity School provides a comfortable, stimulating, and accepting learning experience that embraces all learners in ways that promote equity, communication, decision‑making, and understanding.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education or related field.
• Valid Intervention Specialist license with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
• Clean BCI/FBI background checks.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Candidates are asked to submit the following: a letter of application emphasizing qualifications and reasons for interest, an up‑to‑date resume, and a completed Certified application that can be found on the district website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

All application materials should be emailed to mmcclurg or mailed to:
Missy McClurg, Superintendent
Western Buckeye Educational Service Center
835 N. Williams Street
Paulding, OH 45879.

• Missy Mc Clurg
• 835 North Williams Street
• Paulding, Ohio 45879
• Phone:
• Email: mmcclurg