Elementary Special Education Interventionist

KIPP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family leave

Access to on-site daycare

Fresh meals

Job summary

KIPP Columbus is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator to join our Diverse Learning Team. The SLC Intervention Specialist will provide specially designed instruction to students with low-incidence disabilities in small groups, collaborating with paraprofessionals and teachers to deliver rigorous, standards-aligned content.

The role focuses on implementing IEPs, differentiating instruction, and supporting social-emotional learning within a high-expectations, anti-racist school culture that

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Current Ohio Special Education Intervention Specialist License or willingness and ability to pursue certification by start date using Traditional, Alternative, or Supplemental pathways.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to demonstrate content knowledge in all core academic subjects.
• Experience using Ohio’s Extended Learning Standards.
• Experience collaborating with a paraprofessional.
• Experience with participating in ETR meetings and writing ETR Part 1.
• Experience with writing IEPs, progress monitoring, progress reporting & data collection.
• Experience using SameGoal to create special education documents.
• Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.
• Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEPs for students with low-incidence disabilities.
• Adapt and modify curriculum to support diverse disabilities in both general and special education settings.
• Provide small-group or one-on-one instruction within a caseload.
• Differentiate instruction and modify curriculum to meet individual learning needs.
• Use Universal Design for Learning strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
• Help students achieve independence and life skills beyond the classroom.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, and related service providers.
• Ensure accommodations and modifications are properly implemented.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings including IEP and MTSS meetings.
• Implement BIPs and positive behavior supports; use de-escalation techniques when needed.
• Maintain documentation and progress reports for IEPs with data-driven decisions.
• Adhere to Ohio Operating Standards for students with disabilities and board policies.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Ohio Special Education Intervention Specialist License or Pathways (Traditional, Alternative, Supplemental)

Job description

KIPP Columbus is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator to join our Diverse Learning Team. The SLC Intervention Specialist will provide specially designed instruction to students with low-incidence disabilities in small groups, collaborating with paraprofessionals and teachers to deliver rigorous, standards-aligned content.

The role focuses on implementing IEPs, differentiating instruction, and supporting social-emotional learning within a high-expectations, anti-racist school culture that