Intervention Specialist; Fostoria Elementary

Intervention Specialist (Fostoria Elementary)

Fostoria City SD, Fostoria Elementary School - Fostoria, Ohio

• Job : 5764463
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Jun 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Job Objectives: Plans, implements, and evaluates student learning experiences using a differentiated curriculum. Helps students manage behavior, identify goals, and make appropriate choices. Encourages parental involvement.

• Valid Ohio teacher’s license or certificate appropriate for the assignment.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
• Training in physical and behavioral management techniques.

• Teaches scheduled classes. Creates effective learning experiences. Ensures that written lesson plans align with the district’s adopted course of study.
• Complies with state model policies and procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability. Works with staff to ensure services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Implements effective classroom management procedures. Maintains high standards for student conduct. Upholds the student conduct code.
• Implements behavior modification plans. Counsels students to acknowledge and manage responsible personal conduct.
• Develops and maintains a positive learning environment, stimulates student interest, and helps parents and students understand academic and behavioral objectives.
• Evaluates the needs of students based on all available information. Plans student interventions. Varies instructional techniques to address individual learning styles.
• Communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Helps students develop critical thinking, problem‑solving, and creativity skills.
• Collaborates with other teachers. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance the educational process.
• Incorporates the effective use of available technology in instructional and records‑management activities.
• Helps students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.g., access and proximity to activities, use of adaptive equipment, etc.).
• Helps students enhance performance on state tests and/or alternative assessments.
• Maintains accurate records and submits grades/assessments/lesson plans on time.
• Evaluates students and assigns grades. Prepares periodic progress reports. Consults with parents as needed (e.g., telephone calls, conferences, etc.).
• Effectively uses support personnel to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at‑risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
• Co‑plans and/or co‑teaches with general education teachers to provide all students with exposure to grade‑level standards and the necessary supports and services.
• Provides information and recommendations to the Evaluation Team Report (ETR) that is data‑driven from multiple sources (observations, classroom assessments, informal assessments, district‑wide benchmark assessments, work samples).
• Helps prepare and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for classroom students meeting eligibility requirements.
• Supports a full range of educational options. Helps staff resolve problems related to the participation of students with disabilities in appropriate peer group activities.
• Serves as a resource to teachers with special education students in their classrooms. Reviews intervention strategies with disabilities in appropriate peer group activities.
• Works with community services associated with students’ programs (law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.).
• Schedules home visits when necessary to support program goals.
• Modifies test protocols as needed (prepares study guides, reads test questions, transcribes student responses, provides additional time, etc.).
• Participates in professional growth opportunities to remain current with innovative instructional strategies.

• Prepares the assigned classroom,…