Intervention Specialist, Grades 9-12

About the role

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

• 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
• Residency Requirement: Prefer Ohio residents
• Will consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within one hundred miles from the Ohio border
• Must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio Certification
• Start Date: August 2026

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree AND equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 1 year classroom experience
• Minimum 1 year classroom experience in Special Education

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week
• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Flexible schedule
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 20% of the time
• Passes required background check

Benefits

This is a full-time REMOTE position. OHVA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, STRS Retirement, and Tuition Reimbursement.