High School Intervention Specialist - IEP & Small Groups

KIPP Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental insurance

Group term life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

KIPP Columbus is hiring an Specialized Learning Classroom Intervention Specialist to implement IEPs, adapt curriculum, and deliver targeted instruction for students with diverse learning needs. You will work in a collaborative K-12 setting, using UDL strategies and data to drive decisions and improve outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and an Ohio Intervention Specialist License or a pathway to certification; teaching experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Current Ohio Special Education Intervention Specialist License or willingness to pursue certification by start date via Traditional/Alternative/Supplemental pathways.
• Prior teaching experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to demonstrate content knowledge in all core academic subjects.
• Experience with Ohio Extended Learning Standards.
• Experience collaborating with a paraprofessional.
• Experience with 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 in high expectations and collaborative culture.
• Adaptability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to student success.
• Model KIPP Columbus values.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEPs for students with low-incidence disabilities.
• Adapt and modify curriculum for diverse needs in general and special education settings.
• Provide small-group or one-on-one instruction.
• Differentiate instruction and modify curriculum.
• Use Universal Design for Learning strategies.
• Support independence and self-advocacy and life skills.
• Liaise between students, families, and related service providers.
• Ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Participate in IEP and MTSS meetings.
• Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans and positive behavior supports.
• Use de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies.
• Assess progress with formal and informal methods.
• Maintain documentation and progress reports for IEPs.
• Adjust instructional strategies based on data-driven decisions.
• Adhere to Ohio standards for students with disabilities.
• Stay updated on best practices in inclusive education.

Skills

IEP development

UDL strategies

data-driven decisions

collaborating with paraprofessional

progress monitoring

writing IEPs

SameGoal documentation

strong communication

problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Ohio Special Education Intervention Specialist License or pathway to certification

Teaching experience preferred

Tools

ETR meetings

data collection tools

Job description

KIPP Columbus is hiring an Specialized Learning Classroom Intervention Specialist to implement IEPs, adapt curriculum, and deliver targeted instruction for students with diverse learning needs. You will work in a collaborative K-12 setting, using UDL strategies and data to drive decisions and improve outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and an Ohio Intervention Specialist License or a pathway to certification; teaching experience is a plus.