High School Intervention Specialist - Resource Room

Kipp Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Columbus is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator for the Resource Room to support students with disabilities. You will implement IEPs, design instructional strategies, and provide targeted interventions to groups of up to 16 students per period.

You will collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers, participate in ETR/MTSS processes, and ensure compliance with Ohio standards and anti-racist practices.

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 Math or English.
• Experience using Ohio’s Extended Learning Standards.
• Experience with participating in ETR meetings and writing ETR Part 1.
• Experience with writing IEPs, progress monitoring, progress reporting & data collection.
• Belief in outstanding school leadership, staff, and teachers delivering excellent outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Design and execute instructional strategies aligned with Ohio Learning Standards.
• Provide direct intervention for students with disabilities in the special education setting.
• Differentiate instruction and modify curriculum for diverse learners.
• Collaborate with families and related service providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including IEP and MTSS meetings.
• Maintain documentation and progress reports for IEPs.
• Monitor student progress and adjust strategies based on data.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Content knowledge Math/English

IEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Ohio Special Education Intervention Specialist License or certification pathway

Job description

High School Intervention Specialist - Resource Room

• Full-time
• Start Date: Next year opening
• Department: Teacher

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 280 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 175,000 students and alumni with more than 15,000 educators.

Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus currently educates 2,000 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. With a mission to, together with families and the community, create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose -- college, career, and beyond -- KIPP has maintained excellence in its growth, and will improve upon that standard – proving what is possible in public education.

KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top schools for academic growth of any school in the state of Ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. In our first three graduating classes (in spring 2020, 2021, and 2022) 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military service with nearly $40 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities awarded.

In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports.

The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students on our learning campus in the coming years.

Respect:

We respect and value the unique gifts our teachers bring. KIPP Columbus pays one of the highest salaries of charters in the region, and our comprehensive benefits package includes family leave, access to on-site daycare, fresh meals, and more. We provide resources to curriculum and materials to support your work in the classroom, and foster a collaborative and supportive working environment for our teams!

Support:

We prioritize the growth of every team member. Professional development and one‑on‑one coaching happen throughout the year to help you deliver your best. As part of the national KIPP Public Schools network, KIPP Columbus staff have access to curriculum, resources, and support from teams across the country. Teachers receive year‑round professional development rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to curriculum or role competencies. Frequent feedback and support from school leaders, network content coaches, grade‑level chairs, and other teammates improve teachers' craft.

Teachers have dedicated time for planning and collaboration through structures including grade‑level and content meetings, and professional development sessions. In our schools, teachers are able to grow their leadership through opportunities like being a grade‑level chair, applying for fellowships, running an extra‑curricular activity or leading school‑wide initiatives as a teacher leader.

Purpose:

KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top schools for academic growth of any school in the state of Ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. In our first three graduating classes (in spring 2020, 2021, and 2022) 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military service with nearly $40 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities awarded.

The Opportunity

KIPP Columbus is looking for a highly qualified Special Educator who has a track record of instructional excellence and who is willing to continuously go above and beyond for students. Our KIPP team is committed to leading and teaching through an anti‑racist lens and are responsible for delivering effective, rigorous instruction in their content areas that produce high‑quality results and student understanding. The Diverse Learning Team at KIPP Columbus provides crucial services to students with disabilities. In this role, educators provide specially designed instruction in small groups to students on their assigned caseload while also teaching content specific materials.

The Resource Room Intervention Specialist will teach Math or English courses required to meet graduation requirements to students with disabilities in a group of no more than 16 students per period. The Resource Room Intervention Specialist will provide specially designed instruction to students on their caseload and lead transition activities during their diverse learning lab period.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Implement individualized education programs (IEPs)

Design and execute individualized instructional strategies aligned with the Ohio Learning Standards to address the unique needs of special education students

Provide direct intervention for students with disabilities in the special education setting

Differentiate instruction and modify curriculum to meet students' unique learning needs

Use evidence-based instructional strategies to support academic growth

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 (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) meetings

Implement behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and positive behavior supports

Provide social‑emotional learning (SEL) support to students with disabilities

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 the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children with Disabilities, ensuring proper placement, instruction, and evaluation of students with disabilities

Ensure adherence to federal and state special education laws

Ensure adherence to board policies and district procedures.

Stay updated on best practices in inclusive education through ongoing training

Actively involve parents and colleagues as learning partners, fostering a collaborative approach to student development

Requirements

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 by using one of 3 pathways :

Traditional

Alternative

Supplemental

Prior teaching experience preferred, but not required

Ability to demonstrate content knowledge in Math or English

Experience using Ohio’s Extended Learning Standards

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

Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students.

Ability to multi‑task and work within an ambiguous, fast‑moving, start‑up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities

Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy)

Compensation and Benefits

KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off.

Statement of Non-Disclosure

KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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