Intervention Specialist, Mild/Moderate

Young World Physical Education; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wadsworth City Schools in Wadsworth, Ohio, seeks an Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate) for the 2026‑2027 school year. This full‑time role supports the MCDAC program and directs instruction using Lifeskills/Quest curricula for students.

The ideal candidate holds an Intervention Specialist license with Mild/Moderate specialization, demonstrates strong organization and communication skills, confidentiality, and crisis intervention training.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; Counselor/Teacher Licensed preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to communicate clearly and articulately.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other personnel.
• Ability to give and follow directions.
• Recordkeeping and clerical skills.
• Patience and cheerfulness when working with school-age students.
• Working knowledge of computers, email, and school devices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Crisis Intervention training completed.

Responsibilities

• Support the MCDAC Program operations in collaboration with building leadership.
• Instruct and direct individuals or groups of students using Lifeskills/Quest curricula.
• Collaborate with the building principal and staff to promote positive public relations and program direction.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cooperation

Follow directions

Confidentiality

Crisis Intervention training

Education

High school diploma

Intervention Specialist License (Mild/Moderate)

Tools

Computers & Email

Office equipment (copiers, faxes)

Job description

Intervention Specialist, Mild/Moderate

Wadsworth City Schools – Wadsworth Intermediate School, Wadsworth Ohio

Full‑time position for the 2026‑2027 school year.

Intervention Specialist License / Certification required

Specialization: Mild/Moderate.

General Responsibility

Work with students, staff, and/or the Building Principal in support of all aspects of the MCDAC Program's general operation procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to, instruction and/or direction of individuals or groups of students using research‑based materials consistent with the LIFESKILLS/QUEST curricula. Additionally, work with Building Principal and other school personnel regarding the general operations and direction of the program to promote positive public relations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; current Counselor/Teacher Licensed preferred.
• Good organizational and communication skills; able to communicate clearly and articulately.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other personnel.
• Ability to give and follow directions.
• Clerical skills including, but not limited to, filing, copying, and recordkeeping.
• Enjoy working with school‑age students; patience and cheerfulness.
• Working knowledge of copiers, faxes, other devices commonly used in public schools, and computers and e‑mail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Successful completion of Crisis Intervention training.
• Initiative and anticipation of upcoming issues.
• Other relevant criteria as determined by the Board of Education, Superintendent, and/or designee may be acceptable.

Position Type

Full-time

Job Category

Special Education – Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Contact Information

• Steve Moore, Assistant Superintendent
• 360 College St, Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

WCS is a nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employer. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.