Intervention Specialist (2026-27)

Dayton Early College Academy•Dayton, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Intervention specialists/advisors serve as advocates and academic support team coordinators for students. The teacher manages students’ individualized educational plans (IEP). The IEP is based on modifications needed to address the student’s deficits and requires a variety of instructional strategies and settings. The teacher will know their students well, help them plan and follow through on their learning goals, and work tirelessly to create optimal learning experiences for students in their advisory groups. This position reports to the campus principal.

Requirements

Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist license
Effective interpersonal skills with children and adults
A broad range of interests and experience with a passion for learning
Knowledge of state and national academic content standards and IDEA rules and procedures
Basic knowledge in all core content areas
Knowledge of pedagogical theories, perspectives, and developments
Sound classroom management skills
Ability to improvise and work through uncertainties
Experience with technology‐integration in the teaching and learning process
Effectiveness in an interdisciplinary, teamed environment
Collegiality and an eagerness to participate in student-centered school activities are essential
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Entrepreneurial spirit
Leadership skills
Excellent problem‐solving skills

Nice To Haves

Prior relevant experience preferred
Skills in graphic technology preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as positive role model for students
Assess student academic, social, and personal strengths and needs
Develop meaningful, appropriate relationships with each student and his/her parent/guardian
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside of the traditional prescribed times and day when required to do so (within reason)
Develop annual IEPs with the students and parents as well as chair the Evaluation Team Referral Process
Implement, by instruction and action, DECA Middle’s mission
Know and understand DECA Middle’s goals and how they align to content area standards as defined by Ohio Department of Education
Celebrate student accomplishments
Hold students accountable for their academic progress
Advocate for, and on behalf of, students and families
Forecast educational needs of each student
Plan a program of instruction that is both challenging and that meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of each advisee
Report each student’s progress, both educationally and socially, through, at minimum quarterly reports, phone calls to parents, and weekly student meetings
Attend faculty meetings and other staff development and planning sessions as determined by the principal and school staff
Facilitate additional academic, social, and health services for each advisee as needed
Mediate student conflicts to the best of the teacher/advisor’s ability
Maintain accurate, complete, and factual records on each student as required by school law and sponsor agreement with The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation
Employ a variety of educational techniques in pursuit of educational goals and establish clear objectives for each student
Work with school team on academic and social intervention strategies for student
Provide supplemental and educational activities in order to support student growth
Ensure that each student employs standard materials prescribed by school staff (planners, journals, etc.)
Periodically transport students complying with traffic ordinances and school transportation policy
Performs other duties as assigned by the principal
Strives to continually improve professional competence