Intervention Specialist: Primary Autism MD Unit

Young World Physical Education; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Cincinnati is looking for an Intervention Specialist for the Primary Autism MD Unit. This full-time role involves creating and implementing educational programs for students with disabilities based on their Individualized Education Programs (I.E.P.).

The specialist will collaborate with teachers, monitor educational plans, and communicate with parents about student needs. Ideal candidates should have a valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate and previous public educational experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License to teach children with disabilities.
• Experience in public educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in intervention planning and evaluations.
• Monitor Individual Educational Plans for students.
• Implement educational interventions and strategies.

Skills

Cooperation with teachers

Communication with parents

Data-driven instruction planning

Education

Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate

Job description

Intervention Specialist: Primary Autism MD Unit

Cincinnati Public Schools Westwood ES - Cincinnati, Ohio

Job ID: 5742385

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

Re-Posted: Jun 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Department of Student Services

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

• Participate as a collaborative team member in intervention planning, multifactored evaluations, and reevaluations for students within required timelines.
• 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.
• Implement educational interventions and specially designed instruction adapting, as appropriate, the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction to address the unique need of the student.
• Design and implement meaningful parent involvement activities that include parents as equal partners.
• Other duties as assigned by Principal/Manager or their designee.

Essential Functions/ Skills and Knowledge

Skills

• 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.
• Communicate regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of students.
• Participate in professional growth activities through staff development, in-service, workshops, and higher education.
• Use data to plan instruction and evaluate student progress.
• Give directions to paraprofessionals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and other school team members.
• Create schedules for inclusion.
• Use and implement the Ohio Extended Standards.
• 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 > Autism

Contact Information

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