Intervention Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Buckeye Educational Service Center is seeking an Intervention Specialist to support middle school students at the Paulding County Opportunity Center. The role focuses on developing IEPs, adapting curriculum, and applying varied instructional strategies to meet diverse needs.

The position requires an Ohio Intervention Specialist license, strong communication and organization, and the ability to collaborate with families and teachers while maintaining required documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education or related field.
• Valid Intervention Specialist license with Ohio Department of Education.
• Clean BCI/FBI background checks.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities by developing and implementing IEPs.
• Adapt curriculum and use diverse instructional strategies to meet learning needs.
• Maintain student progress data and collaborate with teachers and families.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal special education requirements.
• Support student academic and behavioral growth and maintain documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or Special Education

Job description

Western Buckeye Educational Service Center (ESC) Paulding County Opportunity Center - Paulding, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Intervention Specialist

Western Buckeye Educational Service Center (ESC) Paulding County Opportunity Center - Paulding, Ohio Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education

Job Details

Job ID: 5873475
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Intervention Specialist to primarily serve middle school students at the Paulding County Opportunity Center. The Intervention Specialist provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities by developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), adapting curriculum, and using a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs. The role includes maintaining student progress data, collaborating with teachers and families, and ensuring compliance with state and federal special education requirements. Responsibilities also include creating a positive learning environment, supporting student academic and behavioral growth, and maintaining required documentation and communication. Candidates should hold appropriate Ohio licensure and demonstrate strong communication, organization, collaboration, and classroom management skills, along with the ability to support diverse learners effectively.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Paulding County Opportunity Center

The Paulding County Opportunity School encompasses students from Antwerp Local Schools, Paulding Exempted Village Schools and Wayne Trace Local Schools in grades K-12. Our school offers tailored educational experiences for both special education and regular education students who desire an alternative school setting in order to meet their educational needs and graduation requirements. We work in tandem with our member schools to provide our students with customized educational opportunities, while still maintaining partnerships with the students’ member school district. While students complete their academic preparation at the Paulding County Opportunity School, they are welcome to participate in athletic and extra-curricular activities at their home school. Our goal is to in create life-long learners who are productive, responsible and well-rounded members of society while providing a safe, educationally friendly environment. Paulding County Opportunity School provides a comfortable, stimulating, and accepting learning experience that embraces all learners in ways that promote equity, communication, decision-making, and understanding.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications include:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education or related field.
  • Valid Intervention Specialist license with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and or the ability to obtain alternative or supplemental.
  • Clean BCI/FBI background checks.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Missy McClurg
• 835 North Williams Street
• Paulding, Ohio 45879
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]