Autism Intervention Specialist

Job Summary

The Autism Intervention Specialist provides individualized and small-group academic instruction to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a structured classroom environment. This role ensures lesson plans align with Ohio Department of Education content standards while incorporating autism-specific instructional strategies, behavioral supports, and visual structures. The Intervention Specialist actively participates in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and strategy sheets, monitors student progress using data, and adjusts interventions to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth. Collaboration with families, clinical staff, and multidisciplinary teams is essential to student success and program compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Special Education strongly preferred)
• Valid Ohio teaching license required
• Intervention Specialist license highly preferred
• Experience working with students on the autism spectrum preferred
• Experience supporting students with behavioral and mental health needs preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Instruction & Lesson Planning
• IEP Development & Progress Monitoring
• Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities
• Collaboration & Communication
• Student Support & Role Modeling
• Quality Assurance & Compliance

Work Schedule, Pay & Benefits

• 10-month school-year schedule, paid across 12 months (June and July off)
• Licensed Intervention Specialist (Bachelor’s Level): Starting at $46,500, increases based on experience
• Licensed Intervention Specialist (Master’s Level): Starting at $50,650, increases based on experience
• Full Benefits Package Includes:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retailment plan
• Tuition assistance
• Public Loan Forgiveness (PLF) eligibility
• Paid time off and paid holidays

About Us

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s most prolific non-profit organization, specializing in education, therapeutic health services, and autism support for vulnerable youth and their families. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for both staff and clients. Our Culture: Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s most prolific non-profit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services and autism services for vulnerable, at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers. Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is proud to embrace our ideals of an equal opportunity workplace by actions as well as our words. We lead our community with respect and tolerance, internally and externally, and we expect our employees to embrace this ideal and express it in their day-to-day interactions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.