Intervention Specialist

Oakmont Education•Middletown, OH

19d

About The Position

The Intervention Specialist is responsible for special education services and compliance, and may provide additional intervention to students who are not identified for special education as needed. The role requires staying current on special education laws and ensuring that students with disabilities have the same learning opportunities as their peers. The specialist works closely with classroom teachers to address student needs, teach IEP goals, and follow IEP provisions, while supporting students’ academic development and well-being and contributing to the overall success of the school. The specialist manages student instruction, supervision, safety, and welfare; leads the response to intervention process; communicates with teachers, parents, and administrators; and maintains IEPs and student records. The role includes preparing standards-aligned lesson plans, teaching assigned subjects, using assessment data to guide instruction, adapting curriculum, differentiating learning, providing specialized instruction in individual, small-group, or inclusion settings, and reporting IEP progress at least quarterly. It also involves maintaining records and confidentiality, collaborating with colleagues and families, supporting school policies and programs, and participating in ongoing professional development. The position is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment and may involve working with students who present behavioral risks, occasional student restraint, and meetings outside regular work hours. The role may involve stress related to compliance, student concerns and discipline, and communication responsibilities. Physical demands include some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, as well as significant fine finger dexterity. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified employees with disabilities, provided they do not create undue hardship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Current ODE License as an Intervention Specialist required.
Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) status in the teaching assignment.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Effective organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks.
Proven effective classroom instructional and management skills.
Ability to provide personalized student advising and motivation.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all stakeholders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment.
Proficiency in the use of technology.
Must complete a BCI/FBI background check and comply with Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3301-20-01.
Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and building a strong, mission-driven organization.
Commitment to continued personal and professional growth and to the company’s mission, vision, and growth.
Passion for working with and teaching youth from varied social, educational, and economic backgrounds and ability levels.
Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving academic goals.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
One to two years’ experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
Experience with ETRs and IATs and with writing IEPs preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage students’ day-to-day work, safety, and welfare, including curriculum and assessment development, instruction, supervision, guidance, and academic and character development.
Lead the response to intervention process.
Communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and administrators to facilitate the IEP process.
Maintain accurate Individual Educational Programs and student files, and remain current on special education rules and regulations.
Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful, and stimulating learning environment.
Prepare lesson plans aligned with applicable state standards and implement the Instructional Framework with fidelity.
Teach assigned subjects in accordance with the school’s course of study.
Use data and assessments to drive instruction.
Use classroom support staff effectively, including parent helpers.
Set clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenge and expectations.
Adapt and enrich curriculum using varied strategies, online tools, and technology to engage and support students.
Develop learning experiences that teach students to apply knowledge to real-world problems.
Organize and manage groups and individual students, differentiating instruction for varied learning needs and abilities.
Use advanced classroom management techniques.
Provide opportunities for students to participate in activities outside the classroom, including student organizations, physical activities, and service learning.
Provide specialized instruction to students with special needs in one-on-one, small-group, or inclusion settings in accordance with IEPs and/or SPs.
Promote high achievement, an orderly and motivating culture, and a strong school community.
Complete written IEP progress reports at least as frequently as general education progress reports, and at minimum once quarterly.
Maintain accurate student records, including grade books, report cards, lesson plans, attendance, and behavior or discipline records.
Monitor, assess, record, and report students’ progress regularly.
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student records and professional matters.
Collaborate with staff to improve student learning and achievement in regular education classrooms.
Develop positive working relationships with students, parents, and school staff and collaborate with colleagues.
Maintain order and discipline while safeguarding students’ health and safety.
Participate in decisions about policies, programs of study, teaching materials, resources, teaching methods, and pastoral arrangements.
Participate in ongoing, job-embedded professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete a BCI/FBI background check and comply with Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3301-20-01.