Intervention Specialist

About the role

The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Intervention Specialist. This position will provide instructional and special education support across school districts and Western Buckeye programs in Van Wert and Paulding Counties filling short and long term needs while supporting students with disabilities, collaborating with school teams, and helping ensure continuity of high-quality services. The Intervention Specialist provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities by developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), adapting curriculum, and using a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs. The role includes maintaining student progress data, collaborating with teachers and families, and ensuring compliance with state and federal special education requirements. Responsibilities also include creating a positive learning environment, supporting student academic and behavioral growth, and maintaining required documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and special education support across school districts and Western Buckeye programs in Van Wert and Paulding Counties, filling short- and long-term needs.
• Support students with disabilities by developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Adapt curriculum and use a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Maintain student progress data.
• Collaborate with teachers and families.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal special education requirements.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Support student academic and behavioral growth.
• Maintain required documentation and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field.
• Valid Intervention Specialist license with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, or ability to obtain alternative or supplemental licensure.
• Clean BCI/FBI background check.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organization, collaboration, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to support diverse learners effectively.