Intervention Specialist: MD Unit

Young World Physical Education; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring an Intervention Specialist for Cincinnati Public Schools. This role is focused on providing educational programs for students with disabilities as per their Individualized Education Program (I.E.P.). Candidates should possess an Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate and have experience in public education.

The position requires collaboration with school teams and parents to ensure effective learning environments for students. Full-time role with an expected start date of August 3, 2026.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License to teach children with disabilities.
• Previous experience in a public educational setting is desired.

Responsibilities

• Participate in intervention planning and evaluations.
• Coordinate and monitor Individual Educational Plans.
• Implement educational interventions tailored to student needs.
• Design meaningful parent involvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned by Principal.

Skills

Cooperating with regular classroom teachers

Communicating with parents

Planning instruction based on data

Collaborating with general education teachers

Creating schedules for inclusion

Knowledge of research-based best practices

Education

Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate

Job description

Intervention Specialist: MD Unit

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Job Details

Job ID: 5757418

Application Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jun 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Department of Student Services

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position prioritizes external candidates.

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 needs 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

Job Categories: Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Contact Information

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