Intervention Specialist (Mild-Moderate) 2026-2027 - (qualifies for $1500 Recruiting Incentive)

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher in Columbus, Ohio. Candidates must possess a valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate and demonstrate the ability to create inclusive learning environments. Responsibilities include developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students, collaborating with general education staff, and maintaining ongoing communication with parents and guardians. This position emphasizes compliance with state and federal regulations regarding special education practices.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate.
• Clear criminal record documentation required.
• Ability to create an engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate student learning experiences.
• Provide educational programs according to IEP.
• Communicate regularly with parents about student needs.

Skills

Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate

Clear criminal record

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

These positions are in special education classrooms located primarily in central Ohio school districts, including:

South Western City School District

Reynoldsburg City Schools

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License to teach children with disabilities.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Complies with drug‑free workplace rules and board policies.

Note: This assignment may require a valid driver's license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Employees must meet all prerequisites and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center’s insurance carrier.

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Reports To

Director of Student Services and Coordinator of Special Education.

Job Objectives

Using a differentiated curriculum, plans, implements, and evaluates student learning experiences. Help students manage behavior and make appropriate choices. Encourage parental involvement. Comply with state and Federal laws pertaining to the education of students with disabilities.

Responsibilities And Essential Functions

The following duties are representative of performance expectations. However, the list below is not ranked in order of importance or intended to be all-inclusive.

• Provide an educational program for students as defined by the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Work cooperatively with general education classroom teachers, teaching assistants, and other service providers to modify the curriculum as necessary; and to assist with research‑based and evidence‑based intervention, as necessary.
• Utilize appropriate assessment, data collection, and progress monitoring methods to assess academic and social performance and inform instruction and progress.
• Communicate regularly with parents and professional staff regarding students' educational, social, behavioral, personal, and adaptive needs.
• Incorporate instructional, assistive, and other types of technology, and uphold the acceptable use policy.
• Seek professional growth and learning opportunities to advance knowledge and skills.
• Comply with Federal and state model policies and procedures for the education of students with disabilities, complete all required reports and record keeping in accordance with timelines and deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and report to child protective services as mandated.
• Comply with ODEW policy and procedure for Early Learning Licensing.
• Use effective classroom management strategies to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment and be responsible for students' care, custody, and supervision.
• Follow prescribed medical plans and/or assist students with personal hygiene care (e.g., toileting, catheterization, feeding, etc.) as trained by a licensed health care professional.
• Uphold ethical and professional responsibilities (e.g., comply with Governing Board Policy, district, state, and Federal regulations, maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality, promote a favorable image of the Agency, etc.).
• Adapt to unique circumstances and factors such as travel, extended hours, student behaviors, lifting/transferring students, transporting students using Agency vans, etc.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Performance Evaluation

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CENTRAL OHIO.

Conduct

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non‑prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Agency.

Terms Of Employment

Each staff member shall be a role model for students to conduct themselves as citizens and responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

The employees are responsible for maintaining proper certification/licensure and initiating the renewal process in sufficient time to receive the updated certificate/license before the present certificate/license expires.

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio Governing Board does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.