Intervention Specialist – Special Education & Team Coach

Steps Educational Group; Parma (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Steps Educational Group is seeking an Intervention Specialist to design and deliver individualized instruction for students with special needs in Ohio. You will collaborate with the classroom team to develop and monitor IEPs, design weekly lesson plans, and ensure instructional alignment with state standards.

You will coach classroom staff, communicate with families, maintain progress data, and support a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education.
• Ohio Department of Education Intervention Specialist License.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Ability to design effective programs for diverse children.
• Participate in professional growth activities through staff development, workshops, and independent research.
• Excellent observation and analytical skill.
• Available to work extended hours to have meetings with parent.
• Must be able to be compliant with ODE and ODJFS.
• Maintain integrity of STEPS Educational Group Model.
• Strong time management, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• May be required to drive or assist in transporting students in a STEPS company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with team members and coordinates weekly meetings.
• Collaborate with the team on development of student learning plans and design weekly lesson plans.
• Collaborate with classroom staff and support staff to develop and monitor progress of IEPs.
• Assure consistency among staff through observations and check-ins.
• Oversees classroom staff and brings any issues to the supervisor.
• Provides ongoing coaching and support to classroom staff.
• Communicates all necessary information to classroom staff such as changes in students programs, schedule changes, etc.
• Meet with the classroom team weekly to discuss progress and skill acquisition.
• Meet the individual needs of students by individualizing instruction within the classroom environment.
• Assist in designing and implementing classroom intervention strategies, modifies curriculum as necessary.
• Create lesson plans according to Ohio Academic content standards.
• Evaluate student progress through observations, direct testing, and data review.
• Prepare learning materials and implement daily lesson plans.
• Prepare visual supports for student success.
• Communicate with parents regarding academic, behavioral, emotional and social concerns.
• Complete daily communication log for students.
• Follow student behavior intervention plans and collect data accordingly.
• Show evidence of a dynamic learning environment through classroom support and strategies.
• Ensure students are valued and staff maintain high standards in a positive learning environment.
• Assist and encourage students in reaching their full potential.
• Ensure safety of students across learning settings during the day.
• Carry out STEPS policies and procedures.
• Contribute to cleanliness and maintenance of the classroom.
• Attend professional in-services related to job responsibilities.
• Willingly share information with colleagues.
• Read current educational publications to stay abreast of research.
• Maintain STEPS Educational Group confidentiality agreement for students.
• Teach and act in accordance with Steps Educational Group objectives and policies.
• Meet deadlines for required paperwork (IEP data, behavior data, etc.).
• Complete paperwork neatly and legibly.
• Maintain integrity of STEPS Educational Group Model.
• Complete other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Observation

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

ODE Intervention Specialist License

Job description

Steps Educational Group is seeking an Intervention Specialist to design and deliver individualized instruction for students with special needs in Ohio. You will collaborate with the classroom team to develop and monitor IEPs, design weekly lesson plans, and ensure instructional alignment with state standards.

You will coach classroom staff, communicate with families, maintain progress data, and support a safe, inclusive learning environment.