Intervention Specialist, Education ​/ Teaching

Southwest Licking Local School District Watkins Memorial High School - Pataskala, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job : 5660368

Final date to receive applications: May 04, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Apr 21, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

At Southwest Licking Schools, we believe in the power of positive relationships, and we are committed to fostering a thriving environment for our staff, students, and the entire community. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our unwavering focus on academics, athletics, and the arts. If you are a passionate educator who values positive relationships and believes in the importance of academics, athletics, and the arts, we encourage you to apply for this position to become a part of our Southwest Licking Schools family.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing individualized instruction to support students with learning differences.

Job Objective: Develops student learning experiences using differentiated curricula and instructional strategies.

Supervisor: Assigned Administrator/Supervisor

Building: Watkins Memorial High School

Salary: Based on the negotiated agreement

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds/maintains required state department of education credential.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or similar training may be required for some assignments.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy. Organizes subject content and learning goals that support high levels of student achievement.

• Works closely with other service providers to support unified classroom lessons.
• Prepares instructional materials. Teaches assigned students and subject matters as scheduled.
• Develops and implements lesson plans aligned with state standards and district curriculum goals.
• Evaluates student academic needs and learning styles.
• Differentiates instructional techniques to effectively advance student learning.
• Facilitates the integration of new technology in all areas of the curriculum.
• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
• Uses a data-driven approach to analyze assessments. Provides effective feedback to students.
• Identifies alternative approaches/accommodations as needed (e.g., differentiated curricula, equipment adaptations, extended time, study guides, reading/transcribing assistance, etc.).
• Collaboratively resolves problems that impede student learning. Helps develop and implement evidence-based interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time-frames.
• Facilitates/supports the least restrictive the least restrictive environment for the placement of students with disabilities.
• Conducts academic assessments for Multi-Factored Evaluations (MFE) as requested.
• Facilitated Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings. Prepares draft and final IEPs.
• Participates in manifestation determination and functional behavior assessment meetings.
• Prepares and transmits legally compliant special education documents by required deadlines.
• Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps student make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes creativity, critical thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self-reliance skills.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports.
• Regularly communicates academic, behavioral and social-emotional related matters to parents.
• Proctors state and district testing activities. Upholds mandated security procedures.
• Identifies alternative assessment methods when warranted.
• Ensures student list and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.

2. Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

• Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of…