Elementary School Intervention Specialist- Inclusion

KIPP Columbus•Columbus, OH

About The Position

KIPP Columbus is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator with a record of instructional excellence and a commitment to going above and beyond for students. Educators are expected to deliver effective, rigorous instruction and support student understanding while teaching through an anti-racist lens. The Diverse Learning Team provides services to students with disabilities through specially designed instruction in small groups for students on assigned caseloads. The Inclusion Intervention Specialist pushes into general education classrooms and also provides small-group instruction separately from general education peers. The role supports students with diverse learning needs in K–12 settings in Ohio. It includes implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), providing direct intervention in general and special education settings, collaborating with general education teachers and families, monitoring student progress, and ensuring compliance with applicable special education laws, standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Current Ohio Special Education Intervention Specialist License, or willingness and ability to pursue certification by the start date through a traditional, alternative, or supplemental pathway.
Ability to persevere with optimism, strong problem-solving skills, and a desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community.
Willingness and commitment to go above and beyond for students.
Ability to multitask and work in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment while driving toward clarity and solutions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Flexibility, a strong work ethic, and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high responsibility and multiple priorities.
Model KIPP Columbus values: Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience.
Experience participating in ETR meetings and writing ETR Part 1.
Experience writing IEPs and conducting progress monitoring, progress reporting, and data collection.
Experience using SameGoal to create special education documents.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized education programs (IEPs).
Design and deliver individualized instructional strategies aligned with Ohio Academic Content Standards.
Provide direct intervention for students with disabilities in general and special education settings.
Differentiate instruction and modify curriculum to address students’ learning needs.
Use evidence-based instructional strategies to support academic growth.
Co-plan and co-teach lessons with general education teachers.
Serve as a liaison among students, teachers, families, and related service providers.
Advocate for inclusive practices and ensure appropriate accommodations.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, including IEP and MTSS meetings.
Implement behavioral intervention plans and positive behavior supports.
Provide social-emotional learning support to students with disabilities.
Use de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
Assess academic and behavioral progress using formal and informal assessments.
Maintain IEP documentation and progress reports.
Use data to adjust instructional strategies.
Follow Ohio standards for schools serving children with disabilities and applicable federal and state special education laws, board policies, and district procedures.
Stay current on inclusive education practices through ongoing training.
Assist in training general education staff on inclusion strategies.
Involve parents and colleagues as learning partners in supporting student development.