Intervention Specialist

Springfield City Schools; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Springfield City Schools in Roosevelt Middle School, Springfield, Ohio, is seeking an Intervention Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on differentiated instruction, data-driven planning, and meeting diverse student needs.

The ideal candidate will hold or pursue an Intervention Specialist license, lead restorative practices PD, and collaborate with a diverse team of educators to promote student success through engaging, research-based strategies.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for an Intervention Specialist license (Ohio DOE).
• Ability to lead school-wide restorative practices PD.
• Flexible schedule; willing to participate in professional development.
• Willing to serve on school teams.
• Ability to relate to and teach students from diverse backgrounds.
• Enthusiasm for the role and commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate instruction effectively.
• Analyze data to plan instruction aligned to state standards.
• Manage and instruct whole and small groups.
• Experience with writing standards-based IEPs.
• Use research-based pedagogy with strong content knowledge.
• Develop lesson plans and materials for individualized and small-group instruction.
• Engage at-risk students using varied strategies and materials.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of educators and administrators.
• Utilize technology to strengthen teaching/learning.
• Participate in PD aligned with district goals.

Skills

License eligibility

Restorative practices PD

Professional development

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Enthusiasm

Job description

Intervention Specialist

Springfield City Schools Roosevelt Middle School - Springfield, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Who We Are: The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Intervention Specialist at Roosevelt Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!

As a Intervention Specialist you are required to:

• Possesses or have applied for an Intervention Specialist license or have the ability to obtain a supplemental license as an Intervention Specialist issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Ability to lead professional development of school-wide restorative practices
• Be flexible in your work schedule and be willing to attend/participate in professional development sessions
• Be willing to serve on teams
• Have the ability to relate to and teach students with diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in your role

As a Intervention Specialist you will:

• The ability to effectively differentiate instruction
• Accurately analyze data to plan instruction that is aligned to the common core State Standards
• Be able to effectively manage and instruct whole and small groups
• Have experience with writing standards-based IEPs
• Use research based pedagogy with excellent background knowledge of all content standards
• Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
• Actively engaging at-risk students in the learning process; planning and using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
• Recognizing the needs of individual students and the entire group and offering support and flexibility as needed.
• Working as part of a cooperative and diverse team of educators and administrators to carry out the goals of our District.
• Utilizing technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Participating in professional development activities that are aligned with district and building goals, assigned subject content and the varied needs of students.

What We Offer:

As a contracted employee, Intervention Specialist work 183 days per year and 7.25 hours per day.

Starting salary is in accordance with the negotiated agreement, increases with experience and education.

Contracted employees receive competitive benefits.

All employees receive professional development.

The Springfield Education Association and the Board of Education are currently working on a new professional agreement. While that is in the works, please refer to the current agreement as to pay and benefits that are in place for the 2025-26 school year.

Salary details available below in the Springfield Education Association (SEA) negotiated agreement:

Springfield Education Association (SEA)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Melissa Ekberg
• 1500 W Jefferson ST
• Springfield, Ohio 45506
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]