Intervention Specialist, Middle School

TrulyHired; Kentucky; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STRS/SERS retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stride K12 partner Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) seeks a Middle School Intervention Specialist for grades 6-8 in a fully remote role with periodic travel. You will adapt the K12 curriculum, write IEPs, and work with general education teachers to reach student goals while engaging families in the process.

Candidates need an Ohio Intervention Specialist license, a bachelor’s degree, and at least one year of classroom experience; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• State license required (Ohio Intervention Specialist License).
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 1 year classroom experience or equivalent.
• Ability to clear required background check; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Modify/adapt the K12 curriculum aligned to state standards to meet individual student needs.
• Write and maintain compliant IEPs for students with special needs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to meet student goals.
• Educate parents on instructional strategies.
• Prepare appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings.
• Proctor achievement and other required testing, including alternate assessments.
• Collaborate with related services team to monitor IEP goals.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comm.

Organizational skills

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ohio Intervention Specialist License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intervention Specialist, Middle School Full Description

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:

• OHVA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, STRS/SERS Retirement, and 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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