Intervention Specialist Jobs

About The Position

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 start date by using one of 3 pathways: Traditional, Alternative, or Supplemental
• Experience with participating in ETR meetings and writing ETR part 1
• Experience with writing IEPs, progress monitoring, progress reporting & data collection
• Experience using SameGoal to create special education documents
• Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students
• Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community
• Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students
• Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities
• Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy)

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Design and execute individualized instructional strategies aligned with the Ohio Academic Content Standards to address the unique needs of special education students
• Provide direct intervention for students with disabilities in general and special education settings
• Differentiate instruction and modify curriculum to meet students' unique learning needs
• Use evidence-based instructional strategies to support academic growth
• Work closely with general education teachers to co-plan and co-teach lessons
• Serve as a liaison between students, teachers, families, and related service providers
• Advocate for inclusive practices and ensure students receive appropriate accommodations
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including IEP and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) meetings
• Implement behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and positive behavior supports
• Provide social-emotional learning (SEL) support to students with disabilities
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies
• Assess students' academic and behavioral progress using formal and informal assessments
• Maintain documentation and progress reports for IEPs
• Adjust instructional strategies based on data-driven decision-making
• Adhere to the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children with Disabilities, ensuring proper placement, instruction, and evaluation of students with disabilities
• Ensure adherence to federal and state special education laws
• Ensure adherence to board policies and district procedures
• Stay updated on best practices in inclusive education through ongoing training
• Assist in training general education staff on inclusion strategies
• Actively involve parents and colleagues as learning partners, fostering a collaborative approach to student development

Benefits

• Family leave
• Fresh meals
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Group term life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off