Intervention Specialist - 2026-2027

Akron Public Schools; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools is seeking an Intervention Specialist with valid licensure to support students’ learning and growth. The position runs on a 190-day schedule with an anticipated starting salary of $48,967.10 and state-level protections under AEA.

The role requires collaboration with teachers, parents and staff while developing IEP goals and accommodations to meet individual student needs. A robust, student-centered approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Ohio Intervention Specialist licensure.

Responsibilities

• Helps students learn subject matter and/or skills that contribute to development as responsible individuals.
• Plans a program of study meeting individual needs with written evidence of preparation.
• Creates a conducive classroom environment suited to student maturity and interests.
• Employs instructional methods and materials to meet objectives.
• Assesses student progress regularly and provides progress reports.
• Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents regularly.
• Assists administration in implementing policies governing student life and conduct.
• Develops reasonable classroom behavior rules and procedures.
• Maintains order in the classroom fairly.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher aides/volunteers and evaluates their performance.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Participates in co-curricular activities and strives for professional improvement.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees.
• Assists in developing IEPs and instructional objectives for students with disabilities.
• Makes modifications and accommodations for students in regular or special education settings.
• Monitors progress in accordance with the IEP.
• Reports to and carries out other duties as assigned by the principal.

Education

Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist Licensure

Job description

Posting Opens: September 18, 2026 Posting Closes: October 17, 2026

The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for an Intervention Specialist, Job Code 006, Time Schedule 380 (190 Days), Starting Salary $48,967.10, Collective Bargaining Unit AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

QUALIFICATIONS - Required

• Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist Licensure;

Desired

• A commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multi-cultural setting;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative relationship with other teachers in the development of curriculum plans and materials;
• Interest in the creative process and appreciation for the products of this process;
• Flexibility in scheduling and working with students and staff;
• Willingness to participate in staff and curriculum development, with and without released time;
• Seeking creative initiative in ways to help students attain their maximum potential;
• Willingness to work in collaboration with other school personnel.
• Evidence of successful teaching

Position Description

• Helps students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women;
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior;
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students;
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives;
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required;
• Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents on a regular basis;
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct;
• For the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure;
• Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance;
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations;
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned; Strives to maintain and improve professional competence;
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required;
• Assists in the development of the IEP, including the development of specific instructional objectives and unique services to meet the needs of students;
• Makes modifications and accommodations of the classroom environment for the student with a disability in the regular or special education classroom;
• Monitors student's progress in accordance with the IEP;
• Reports to and carries out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").