Intervention Specialist

Ethel M Taylor Academy ES; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Public Schools Ethel M Taylor Academy ES in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking an Intervention Specialist K-12 to deliver specially designed instruction within students' IEPs. The role emphasizes collaboration with classroom teachers, regular communication with families, and ongoing professional development to support student growth.

Responsibilities include coordinating IEP development and monitoring, implementing tailored interventions, and ensuring services are provided in the least

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License.
• Experience in public education setting preferred.
• Responsibilities include collaborating on IEPs and planning interventions within required timelines.
• Intervention Specialist provides services per the student’s IEP.

Responsibilities

• Participate in intervention planning, multifactor evaluations, and reevaluations within required timelines.
• Coordinate development/monitoring of IEPs to ensure services and supports are provided in the least restrictive environment.
• Implement educational interventions and adapt instruction to address individual student needs.
• Design/implement meaningful parent involvement activities with parents as equal partners.
• Other duties as assigned by Principal or designee.
• Communicate with parents and staff regarding student needs and progress.
• Participate in staff development, in-service, and higher education opportunities.
• Use data to plan instruction and evaluate student progress.

Skills

Team collaboration

Parent communication

Professional development

Data-driven instruction

Lead paraprofessionals

Collaborate with teachers

Inclusion scheduling

Ohio Extended Standards

AASCD knowledge

Education

Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License

Job description

Intervention Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5955831

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Department of Student Services

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Intervention Specialist K-12 (Classroom Teacher)

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Education: Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License to teach children with disabilities

Experience: Previous experience working in public educational setting desired.

Intervention Specialist provides an educational program for students as defined in the student's Individualized Education Program (I.E.P.)

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1) Participate as a collaborative team member in intervention planning, multifactored evaluations, and reevaluations for students within the required timelines.
• 2) Coordinate the development and continuous monitoring of Individual Educational Plans for students with disabilities to ensure appropriate services and supplemental aides and supports are provided in the least restrictive environment within required timelines consistent with The Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities.
• 3) Implement educational interventions and specially designed instruction adapting, as appropriate, the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction to address the unique need of the student.
• 4) Design and implement meaningful parent involvement activities that include parents as equal partners.
• 5) Other duties as assigned Principal/Manager or his/her designee.

Essential Functions/ Skills and Knowledge:

Skills

• Will work cooperatively with regular classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricula as necessary, and assisting the student with regular class assignments.
• Will communicate regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of students.
• Will participate in professional growth activities through staff development, in-service, workshops, and higher education.
• Will use data to plan instruction and evaluate student progress
• Will have the ability to give directions to paraprofessionals
• Will be skilled at collaborating with general education teachers and other school team members
• Will have the ability to create schedules for inclusion
• Will have the ability to use and implement the Ohio Extended Standards
• Will have knowledge of the Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD)

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience with research-based best practices in specialized instruction
• Knowledge of Ohio Learning Standards
• Knowledge of Operating Standards for Ohio's Educational Agencies Serving Children with Disabilities
• Knowledge of Ohio Model Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of federal and state legislation
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Shane Wery
• 2651 Burnet Avenue
• Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]