Slate Ridge Elementary - General Intervention Specialist

Slate Ridge Elementary - General Intervention Specialist

Reynoldsburg City School District

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Re-Posted:
  Yesterday
• Starting Date:
  Immediately

• Job Title:
  
  Intervention Specialist
• (Mild/Moderate & Moderate/Intensive)
• Reports To:
  
  Building Administrator/ Director of Special Education
• Contract Length: 184 Days
• Exempt/Nonexempt:
  Exempt
• Department:
  Department of Diverse Learners & Whole Child Supports

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Primary Job Function:

The Reynoldsburg City Schools’ General Intervention Specialist is responsible for providing high‑quality, individualized and specially designed instruction (SDI) to students with disabilities. This role ensures students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) through the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that align with Ohio’s Learning Standards or Extended Standards and the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES 2.0).

A primary focus of this role includes supporting students with Moderate to Intensive needs, including those with significant academic, physical, emotional, or sensory disabilities.

• Valid Ohio License:
  Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate K‑12) and/or Intervention Specialist (Moderate/Intensive K‑12).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related field.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and compliance requirements.
• Must pass a criminal background check (BCI/FBI).

• Priority Preference:
  Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Multiple Disabilities (MD), or significant behavioral needs (Moderate/Intensive).
• Certification or training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Experience in inclusive, co‑teaching, or specialized instructional settings.
• Familiarity with data‑driven instruction and progress monitoring.

• Focus for Learning:
  Develop annual goals and short‑term objectives that are measurable and based on the student’s present levels of performance.
• Knowledge of Students:
  Identify and provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for students ranging from mild learning disabilities to significant cognitive and physical disabilities.
• Lesson Delivery:
  Provide specially designed instruction in whole‑group, small‑group, and 1:1 settings using evidence‑based strategies and Ohio's Extended Standards.

• Documentation:
  Draft, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal regulations (IDEA).
• Progress Monitoring:
  Collect, analyze, and use data regularly to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
• Meeting Facilitation:
  Participate in and/or lead IEP meetings, ETR meetings, and collaborative planning sessions with multidisciplinary teams.

• Intensive Unit Support:
  Provide high‑structure instruction in specialized settings, including Autism, Multiple Disabilities (MD), and Specialized Behavioral units.
• Functional & Life
  
  Skills:
  
  For students with intensive needs, teach essential functional life skills including communication, self‑care, and vocational readiness.
• Behavioral Intervention:
  Implement behavioral regulation strategies and evidence‑based interventions to support students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

• Team Integration:
  Collaborate with school psychologists, general education teachers, related service providers, and support staff to promote inclusive practices and whole‑child development.
• Family Partnership:
  Communicate effectively and regularly with families…