Elementary Special Education Interventionist (IEPs & MTSS)

KIPP Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family leave

On-site daycare

Fresh meals

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

KIPP Columbus is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator to join the Diverse Learning Team. You will deliver specially designed instruction and teach core curriculum to students with low-incidence disabilities in small groups under state standards.

As part of anti-racist, equity‑driven practices, you will collaborate with families, teachers, and a paraprofessional to implement IEPs, monitor progress, and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs.

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 via Traditional, Alternative or Supplemental pathways.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate content knowledge in all core academic subjects.
• Experience using Ohio’s Extended Learning Standards.
• Experience collaborating with a paraprofessional.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to anti-racist practices in alignment with KIPP Columbus values.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with low-incidence disabilities.
• Adapt and modify curriculum to support students with diverse disabilities in general and special education settings.
• Provide small-group or one-on-one instruction to address students' unique learning needs.
• Differentiate instruction and modify curriculum to meet students' learning needs.
• Use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
• Assist each student in working toward independence, promoting self-advocacy and life skills.
• Serve as a liaison between students, teachers, families, and related service providers.
• Ensure students receive appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including IEP and MTSS meetings.
• Implement behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and positive behavior supports.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
• Assess students' academic and behavioral progress using formal and informal assessments.
• Maintain documentation and progress reports for IEPs.
• Adjust instructional strategies based on data-driven decision-making.
• Adhere to Ohio Operating Standards for Students with Disabilities and related laws.
• Stay updated on best practices in inclusive education through ongoing training.
• Actively involve parents and colleagues as learning partners.

Skills

IEP implementation

Curriculum adaptation

Collaboration

Communication

Paraprofessional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Ohio Special Education License

Licensure pathways

Job description

KIPP Columbus is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator to join the Diverse Learning Team. You will deliver specially designed instruction and teach core curriculum to students with low-incidence disabilities in small groups under state standards.

As part of anti-racist, equity‑driven practices, you will collaborate with families, teachers, and a paraprofessional to implement IEPs, monitor progress, and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs.