Intervention Specialist, Middle School

004 K12 Virtual Schools LLC; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

STRS/SERS Retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Middle School Intervention Specialist position at OHVA via Stride, Inc. is a virtual role for grades 6-8, with travel up to 30% and start date in August 2026.

The role focuses on adapting the K12 curriculum, writing IEPs, and collaborating with general education teachers to support diverse learners. Strong communication, organizational skills, and Microsoft Office proficiency are required; a Bachelor’s degree and Ohio license are mandatory, with preferred Master’s and additional classroom

Qualifications

• State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License is required.
• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 1 year classroom experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web tools preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Modify and/or adapt the K12 curriculum to align with state standards for each student.
• Write and maintain compliant IEPs for identified students.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to meet student goals.
• Educate parents on instructional strategies and progress.
• Prepare appropriate documentation and coordinate IEP meetings.
• Proctor testing and administer alternative assessments when required.
• Collaborate with related services to monitor IEP goals.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor Degree

Ohio Intervention Specialist License

1 year classroom experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Visio

Outlook

Job description

The Middle School Intervention Specialist, grades 6-8, works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities to ensure that lessons and teaching strategies meet the students’ needs, teach independent living skills, and provide appropriate literacy, communication, and math skills.

Certificate and License: State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Ohio resident preferred Will consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within one hundred miles from the Ohio border. Border states include Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana. Applicants must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio Certification.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. Start Date: August 2026

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model.

Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

Join us! The Middle School Intervention Specialist, grades 6-8, works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities to ensure that lessons and teaching strategies meet the students’ needs, teach independent living skills, and provide appropriate literacy, communication, and math skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Modify and/or adapt the K12 curriculum in alignment with the state’s content standards to meet the unique needs of each student
• Writes and maintains compliant IEPs for students identified with special needs
• Collaborates with general education teachers to meet the goals of the student
• Educate parents on various instructional strategies
• Prepare appropriate documentation
• Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings
• Proctor achievement and other required testing to students including alternative assessments if required
• Collaborates with related services team to ensure IEP goals are developed and monitored

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong presentation skills Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities Ability to work without direct supervision Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed, up to 30% of the time

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License
• Bachelor Degree AND Minimum 1 year classroom experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency
• The ability to clear required background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree with an emphasis in Special Education
• 3 or more years of classroom experience in Special Education

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is virtual with some required travel for professional development and for testing. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school. The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions). The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state is typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• STRS/SERS Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement

Ohio Middle School Intervention Specialist, 6-8 Job Type Board Employee_CW

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is ‘at-will’ as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the ‘at-will’ nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more than 20 years, Stride, Inc. has transformed the teaching and learning experience for millions of people by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs. Stride serves learners of all ages in all 50 states and more than 100 countries. At Stride, learning is essential. It is the foundation of the human experience and we are proud of our commitment to powering learning, no matter what stage of life you are in. For more than 20 years, we’ve worked to challenge the idea of one-size-fits-all education and provide personalized, online, lifelong learning at every step of the journey. Above all else, we believe in serving the communities we live in and creating space for all voices therein.