High School Intervention Specialist Specialized Learning Classroom crosscategorical

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

Job Description

Specialized Learning Classroom Intervention Specialists in K-12 schools in Ohio play a critical role in supporting students with diverse learning needs. Summary of responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• 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' unique 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 essential for success beyond the classroom

• 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

• 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

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 by using one of 3 pathways:

  • Traditional

  • Alternative

  • Supplemental

• Prior teaching experience 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

• 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)

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

• competitive salary, which can be found here
• medical and dental insurance
• group term life insurance
• retirement plan
• 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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