High School Intervention Specialist

Career Prep High Schools; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Prep Schools in Ohio seeks an Intervention Specialist to support students with IEPs, recover credits, and strengthen graduation readiness in a high school setting.

You will design personalized instructional supports, collaborate with general education teachers, and monitor progress using data to close learning gaps. This role emphasizes relationship-building and flexible, student-centered approaches to keep students engaged and on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with MTSS processes and special education evaluations is valued.
• Strong data-analysis and differentiation skills to support diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction in the resource room or general ed classes per IEP.
• Design and facilitate in-person and online individualized educational supports.
• Maintain a caseload of advisees, review Grad Planners and Success Plans, track IRC participation etc.
• Teach and/or facilitate Industry Recognized Credential(s) within building during CTE block.
• Use data (EOC, STAR) to tailor instruction and address learning gaps.
• Establish positive rapport with students and families; participate in retention events.
• Develop and write IEPs/ETRs for state, sponsor, and parents.
• Oversee IEP implementation and schedule meetings.
• Schedule Instruction per IEP; gather data for progress monitoring.
• Ensure EMIS data transfer via SameGoal and maintain records.
• Collaborate with staff, school psychologists, and admins for accommodations.

Skills

Passionate educator

Relationship building

Data-driven instruction

Collaborative problem-solving

Differentiated instruction

MTSS knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

About the Organization At Career Prep schools we make a generational change by caring enough about each student to give them a personal, career-focused graduation plan and then helping them every step of the way to achieve their dreams. We have life-changing goals. We need incredibly dedicated and passionate people throughout Ohio to help us reach them. Career Prep schools provides high school students with an alternative education option designed to help every student succeed. Career Prep schools are designed with every type of learner in mind, regardless of the academic or career goals they have. We provide students with a flexible schedule and the personalized supports they need. Learn more at www.careerprepschool.org

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Instructional

Location Cascade Career Prep

Req Number INS-26-00057

Intervention Specialist

Characteristics

Who You Are:

• You are a passionate educator dedicated to working with youth and young adults, committed to building strong relationships and encouraging daily attendance through engaging instruction.
• You excel at helping students develop self-motivation, guiding them toward graduation and career readiness, especially those who need to recover credit or are at risk of dropping out.
• You are highly flexible and adaptable regarding decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties, seamlessly navigating diverse educational community settings.
• You are a collaborative problem-solver who can effectively support general education teachers with learning strategies, differentiated instruction, and accommodations.
• You are data-driven, possessing a strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to personalize instruction, address learning gaps, and make sound educational decisions.
• You pursue ongoing personal and professional growth, maintaining confidentiality, effective time management, and a high standard of communication.

Who We Are:

We are a network of dropout prevention and recovery charter high schools in Ohio, committed to our mission of empowering others to achieve their full potential. No matter what a student's background or past, we strive to give them the tools, resources, and vision needed to become the best version of themselves. We believe that when young people gain real-world skills, confidence, and purpose, they can create the futures they desire.

Our schools blend academics, career readiness, and wraparound services that meet the needs of the whole student. We are in constant pursuit of not only serving students in the best way possible but also becoming a pillar in the communities we serve.

Everything we do in our organization is guided by our mission. Our culture is a natural outgrowth of our amazing people, whose lives and work are defined by our governing values: growth, excellence, integrity, service, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Instruction & Student Support

• Provide specially designed instruction in the resource room, or in general education classrooms as determined by students' needs and outlined in their IEP.
• Design and facilitate in-person and online individualized educational support services.
• Maintain a caseload of advisees, meeting regularly to review Grad Planners, Success Plans, track student Industry Recognized Credential (IRC) participation, and facilitate the OMJ Readiness Seal.
• Teach and/or facilitate Industry Recognized Credential(s) within your building during the CTE block.
• Employ data (including EOC and STAR data) to personalize instruction, implement math and ELA evidence-based practices, and help students fill learning gaps.
• Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students and families, participating in student retention and engagement events.

Special Education Compliance & Case Management

• Develop, write, and complete required special education documents (IEPs, ETRs) for the State, sponsor, and parents in a timely manner to ensure compliance.
• Oversee and assist with the implementation of the IEP for each student served, including tracking Annual Goal service minutes and scheduling special education meetings.
• Schedule Specially Designed Instruction as outlined in the IEP, gathering data for quarterly progress monitoring.
• Ensure all required special education documents are locked in SameGoal (Special Education Document platform) after each EMIS Event.
• Maintain a hard copy of current special education documents in a secure, confidential file cabinet.
• Collaborate with staff, school psychologists, and administrators to provide accommodation and modification resources.

EMIS Data Reporting & Systems Administration

• Provide EMIS Event forms within 24 hours of an event and enter data into the Student Information System (SIS) for all students with disabilities.
• Review, adopt, or reject special education transfer documents and ensure all transfer documents are uploaded to SameGoal immediately after EMIS Event reporting.
• Maintain and update the special education student roster after each EMIS Event.

Assessment & Graduation Planning

• Ensure accurate records of student Grad Planners, clearly articulating earned credits, standardized test results, and career and job readiness progress
• Ensure the graduation requirements are reviewed with the student(s) and parents and aligned in Section 5 (Transition Activities/Services) of the IEP.
• Prepare students for standardized tests, administer assessments, communicate testing statuses, and work with the Testing Coordinator to ensure proper accommodations.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Valid state teaching license in appropriate area preferred
• Satisfactory completion of federal and state required criminal history check
• Proficient in computer applications, including Google Suite, MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications
• Prior experience with, knowledge of, of willingness to learn the MTSS process and how it links to student success and possible special education evaluations

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters
• Utilizes effective time management and exhibits punctuality to the job daily
• Strong content knowledge in one or more content areas
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibits a passion for teaching and working with youth and young adults
• Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting
• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions
• Exhibit flexibility regarding decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties
• Pursues ongoing personal and professional growth

Working Conditions

• Interaction with students, staff, and parents/guardians (virtually and in-person)
• Interaction with colleagues at other school locations through on- and off-site workgroups, training, and other professional development and through web conferences
• Ability to travel as needed
  • All in-person professional development opportunities must be attended in person
• Dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer and other technology related components

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree.
• Valid state teaching license in the appropriate area.
• Satisfactory completion of federal and state-required criminal history checks.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Google Suite, MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, move around the building, lift up to 25 pounds, and use technology effectively.

Useful / Preferred

• Master's degree.
• Strong content knowledge in one or more content areas.
• Prior experience with, knowledge of, or willingness to learn the MTSS process and its link to student success and special education evaluations.

Compensation & Logistics

• Reports to: School Director, with additional support from the Director of Special Education

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

FusionEd/Career Prep Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive.

Open Date 8/10/2026

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Tags

Regional Coverage

This position is currently accepting applications.

Follow us