High School Intervention Specialist

Job Description

The High School Intervention Specialist works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities to ensure that lessons and teaching strategies meet the students’ needs, teach independent living skills, and provide appropriate literacy, communication, and math skills.

Non‑negotiable salary for this position is $46,000, with a $5,000 sign‑on bonus and the opportunity to earn an annual bonus through the school.

OHVA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, STRS Retirement, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Start Date:

ASAP 25/26 School Year.

Will consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within 100 miles from the Ohio border. Border states include Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Applicants must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio Certification.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA). The mission of OHVA is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data‑driven and student‑centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

• Modify and/or adapt the K12 curriculum in alignment with the state’s content standards to meet the unique needs of each student
• Writes and maintains compliant IEPs for students identified with special needs
• Collaborates with general education teachers to meet the goals of the student
• Educate parents on various instructional strategies
• Prepare appropriate documentation
• Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings
• Proctor achievement and other required testing to students including alternative assessments if required
• Collaborates with related services team to ensure IEP goals are developed and monitored
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Flexible schedule;
  Ability to travel as needed, up to 20% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check

• State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License
• Bachelor Degree AND
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.);
  Web proficiency

• Minimum 1 year classroom experience
• Master’s Degree with an emphasis in Special Education
• 3 or more years of classroom experience in Special Education

• The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions).
• The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state are typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.

Board Employee

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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