Middle School Intervention Specialist

The Middle School Intervention Specialist Grades 6-8 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. This is a full-time REMOTE position.

Responsibilities

Modify and/or adapt the K12 curriculum in alignment with the state’s content standards to meet the unique needs of each student; Writes and maintains compliant IEPs for students identified with special needs; Collaborates with general education teachers to meet the goals of the student; Educate parents on various instructional strategies; Prepare appropriate documentation; Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings; Proctor achievement and other required testing to students including alternative assessments if required; Collaborates 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; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Strong presentation skills; Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities; Ability to work without direct supervision; Flexible schedule; Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week; Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday; Ability to travel as needed, up to 20% of the time; Ability to pass required background check; Prefer Ohio residents; Will consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within one hundred miles from the Ohio border; Applicants must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio Certification

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