Intervention Specialist, Grades 9-12

The High School Intervention Specialist 9-12 works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities to ensure that lessons and teaching strategies meet the students’ needs, teach independent living skills, and provide appropriate literacy, communication, and math skills.

Responsibilities

Work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities; Ensure lessons and teaching strategies meet students’ needs; Teach independent living skills; Provide appropriate literacy, communication, and math skills; Modify and/or adapt the K12 curriculum in alignment with state content standards; Write and maintain compliant IEPs for students identified with special needs; Collaborate with general education teachers to meet student goals; Educate parents on various instructional strategies; Prepare appropriate documentation; Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings; Proctor achievement and other required testing including alternative assessments; Collaborate with related services team to ensure IEP goals are developed and monitored

Requirements

State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License; Bachelor's degree; Equivalent combination of education and experience; Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency; Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week; Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday; Residency requirement: prefer Ohio residents, will consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within one hundred miles from the Ohio border; Ability to meet travel requirements and willing and able to obtain Ohio Certification; Ability to travel as needed, up to 20% of the time; Ability to pass required background check; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Strong presentation skills; Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities; Ability to work without direct supervision; Flexible schedule

Nice to have

Minimum 1 year classroom experience; Master’s Degree with an emphasis in Special Education; 3 or more years of classroom experience in Special Education

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STRS Retirement; Tuition Reimbursement; Opportunity to earn annual performance bonus