Intervention Specialist (MD Classroom)

Bedford City School District; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford City School District is seeking an Intervention Specialist for an MD Classroom. The role reports to the Building Principal and is a regular/full-time position focused on developing, implementing, and evaluating IEPs for students with multiple needs.

Responsibilities include classroom management, differentiated instruction, data-informed planning, and collaboration with staff, families, and administrators to support student growth in a high-needs setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio teaching certificate or license, as issued by the Ohio State Department of Education, Office of Teacher Certification and Licensure, pursuant to ORC 3319.22 to 3319.31 or in accordance with standards authorized by law.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction and to work cooperatively with other professional staff.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, parents and community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written or oral form to staff, students, parents, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of students.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information.
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment.
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans that demonstrate differentiation through research-based instructional practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present explanations suitable to learners.
• Use data from assessments to inform instructional decisions.
• Be an active member of the school's meetings relative to special education.
• Keep abreast of current IDEA rules and regulations.
• Use proper forms for IDEA and IEP processes and ensure deadlines.
• Prepare thorough IEPs.
• Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to intervention teams.
• Communicate ideas clearly to all stakeholders.
• Attend parent/teacher conferences.
• Establish cooperative relationships with parents.
• Notify parents if goals unmet and update the gradebook.
• Collaborate with colleagues.
• Provide complete lesson plans for substitutes.
• Assist administration in implementing procedures and rules.
• Protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Attend meetings and in-services; observe ethics per ODE guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Teamwork

Cooperation with staff

Education

Ohio teaching certificate or license

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ MH/MD
• Date Posted:
  2/12/2026
• Location:
  TBD
  (High-Needs School)
• Date Available:
  08/2026

Position: Intervention Specialist (MD Classroom)
Reports to: Building Principal
Contract: Regular/Full-time
Description:Facilitates the education of students with multiple needs by the development, implementation, and evaluation of special education Individual Education Plans

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio teaching certificate or license, as issued by the Ohio State Department of Education, Office of Teacher Certification and Licensure, pursuant to ORC 3319.22 to 3319.31 or in accordance with standards authorized by law.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction and to work cooperatively with other professional staff.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, parents and community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written or oral form to staff, students, parents, and community members.

Essential Functions

• Ensure safety of students
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans that demonstrate one's ability to differentiate instruction through the utilization of research based instructional practices
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Use summative and formative assessment results to collect, analyze, and interpret data to help inform instructional decisions
• Be an active member of the school's meetings relative to special education
• Keep abreast of current IDEA rules and regulations
• Use proper forms for the IDEA and IEP processes and ensure appropriate deadlines for each
• Prepare thorough, well-written, and reflection Individual Education Plans (IEP's)
• Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
• Communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in written format to all stakeholders of the learning community as necessary
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences
• Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals and update the electronic gradebook frequently
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Attend meetings and in-services as requiredAttend educational field trips
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession as identified by ODE's Office of Professional Conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

Equipment Operated

• Various office machines such as but not limited to:
• Computer
• Calculator
• Recording devices
• Copy Machine/Printer
• Smartboard, Apple TV, and or other such technology devices

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.