Elementary Intervention Specialist: Boost Student Growth & Behavior

Southwest Local Schools; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance 100% paid by District

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Southwest Local School District seeking an Elementary Intervention Specialist - Mild/Moderate at Miami Whitewater Elementary in Harrison, OH. The role focuses on advocating for students with behavioral challenges, developing IEPs, analyzing data, and implementing evidence-based interventions to promote academic and social growth.

The ideal candidate will hold an Ohio state Mild/Moderate certification, have strong communication skills, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and related service

Qualifications

• Develop the IEP services per data and documentation.
• Conduct thorough assessments of students' behavioral challenges and needs through observation, interviews, and collaboration with teachers and parents.
• Develop individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on assessment findings and in collaboration with teachers, parents, and other school staff.
• Create measurable goals and objectives tailored to each student's needs for positive behavior and academic success.
• Implement evidence-based behavioral interventions to address targeted behaviors and support social-emotional development.
• Provide direct support to students in classrooms, small groups, and one-on-one settings.
• Coordinate related services (SLP/OT/PT) and ensure inclusion practices and accommodations.
• Coordinate and lead required special education meetings (IEP reviews, amendments, placements).
• Utilize data from assessments to inform planning and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Develop the IEP services per data and documentation.
• Assess student behavioral challenges through observations, interviews, and collaboration with staff and families.
• Create and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with interdisciplinary input.
• Set measurable goals for each student and track progress.
• Deliver direct student support across settings and reinforce positive behaviors.
• Coordinate related services and ensure compliance with timelines and regulations.
• Lead IEP meetings and collaborate with BCBA's, RBT's, and admin staff.
• Support inclusion and accommodations within the classroom.

Skills

IEP Development

Behavior Assessment

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Communication with Parents

Education

Bachelor's in Special Education

Ohio Certification – Mild/Moderate

OCALI Autism Certification (preferred)

Crisis Prevention Intervention training

Job description

Southwest Local School District seeking an Elementary Intervention Specialist - Mild/Moderate at Miami Whitewater Elementary in Harrison, OH. The role focuses on advocating for students with behavioral challenges, developing IEPs, analyzing data, and implementing evidence-based interventions to promote academic and social growth.

The ideal candidate will hold an Ohio state Mild/Moderate certification, have strong communication skills, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and related service