Intervention Specialist 26-27 School Year

Job Summary

The Intervention Specialist provides individualized academic instruction to students in a classroom setting and ensures lesson plans align with Ohio Department of Education content standards. This role actively participates in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and strategy sheets, monitors student progress, and adjusts interventions based on data. The Intervention Specialist collaborates with parents, staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support student growth and maintain compliance with state standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Instruction & Lesson Planning
• Provide individualized academic instruction to students in a classroom setting
• Create and align lesson plans to Ohio Department of Education content standards
• Ensure instruction is engaging and differentiated to meet individual student needs
• Maintain student work portfolios in alignment with program standards
• IEP Development & Progress Monitoring
• Participate in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and strategy sheets
• Implement IEPs as prescribed and monitor student progress toward goals
• Use assessment data to adjust academic and behavioral interventions
• Complete IEP progress reports and grades for report cards
• Documentation & Administrative Tasks
• Complete required paperwork, including lesson plans, incident reports, and restraint reports
• Administer educational testing and assessments
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with state operating standards
• Collaboration & Communication
• Communicate weekly with parents/guardians regarding student progress
• Lead communication efforts with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with other agency programs to share resources and best practices
• Actively participate in daily debriefings, student meetings, and staff meetings
• Student Support & Role Modeling
• Promote age-appropriate social skills, self-care, problem-solving, and emotional regulation
• Function as a positive role model for students at all times
• Support students’ academic growth and behavioral development
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Ensure lesson plans and instruction comply with Ohio Department of Education standards
• Utilize assessment data to inform instructional decisions
• Participate in adjusting treatment and IEP plans to maximize student progress

Work Schedule, Pay, & Benefits

• Follows a 10-month education schedule, paid across 12 months (June and July off)
• Licensed Intervention Specialist Bachelor level starting at $46,500 and goes up depending on experience
• Licensed Intervention Specialist Master level starting at $50,650 and goes up depending on experience
• Full benefits package includes:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retail plan
• Tuition assistance
• Public Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Paid time off and 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.