Intervention Specialist; m​/w​/d). Dayton LilyLifestyle

Starting Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 /year based on experience

Environment:
Special Education Program, Grades 3-6

Availability: 2026 - 2027 School Year

Chance Light Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking an Intervention Specialist to join our award-winning Special Education team for the  School Year and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you're passionate about empowering students with diverse learning needs, thrive in a collaborative and dynamic educational environment, and bring creativity, patience, a solution-focused mindset, a sense of humor, and an unwavering commitment to student growth – We Should Talk!

Benefits You Don't See in Most District Jobs:

• Free Virtual Medical & Mental Health Services
• Advocacy & Navigation Support
• Custom Programs That Support Real Life
  • Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies® Program
  • Pet Insurance Options
  • Perks-At-Work Employee Discounts Program
  • Summer Bank Payroll Program

Career Path & Continuing

Education:

• Clear Advancement Pathways
• Continuing Education Assistance for you and your immediate family including
  • Tuition Discounts
  • Scholarship Opportunities
  • No-cost Continuing Education and General Education Courses
  • Flexible Learning Options and Academic Partnerships

Support Network & Educational Focus:

• Small Learning Communities – Collaborate with support specialists and a multidisciplinary team focused on helping students overcome barriers.
• Highly Collaborative Culture – Share best practices and tap into the collective expertise of your peers.
• Autonomy and Innovation – Design and adjust lesson plans to the unique needs of your students.
• Small Class Sizes – Provide individualized student attention and build stronger relationships.
• No expectation to supervise after-school clubs or activities.
• Built-in time during the day to review assignments and evaluate student work – helping protect your evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities Include:

• Creating an inclusive, collaborative environment that actively involves students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the educational process.
• Establishing a classroom climate built on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations, emphasizing social development, personal accountability, and positive group interactions by modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Implementing and consistently reinforcing school-wide and classroom-specific PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, reward systems, and appropriate consequences.
• Tracking and documenting student progress, maintaining accurate student files, and generating comprehensive reports detailing student achievements and activities.
• Delivering differentiated and targeted instruction individually or collaboratively in a co‑teaching environment to effectively meet IEP‑specified educational goals.
• Adapting and modifying curricular content and instructional approaches to accommodate the diverse learning styles and capabilities of students, providing guidance to instructional staff on differentiation methods.
• Utilizing varied and engaging instructional methods, resources, and educational software to effectively respond to and support diverse student needs and interests.
• Managing student caseload responsibilities, including developing, updating, and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), goals, and interventions.
• Preparing detailed daily lesson plans and organizing instructional materials that align with curriculum standards and individual student objectives.
• Maintaining an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment, managing supplies, furniture, and resources effectively according to established procedures.
• Staying informed on current research‑based instructional practices, trends, and developments in special education and subject‑specific areas to continually enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Responding openly and constructively to feedback from formal evaluations and informal observations, actively pursuing ongoing professional growth.
• Supporting the school…