Intervention Specialist: STRIDES Unit (2 positions available)

Young World Physical Education; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Intervention Specialist for K-12 education within Cincinnati Public Schools. This full-time position focuses on supporting students with disabilities through personalized interventions and collaboration with educators. Candidates must possess a valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate and prior experience in a public educational setting. Responsibilities include developing IEPs, monitoring student progress, and engaging parents in the educational process. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration in addressing special education needs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a public educational setting is desired.
• Ability to design and implement Individual Educational Plans.
• Knowledge of Federal and State legislation regarding disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in intervention planning and evaluations.
• Coordinate the development of Individual Educational Plans.
• Implement educational interventions tailored to student needs.
• Engage parents in meaningful involvement activities.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Communication

Data analysis for instruction

Behavior management skills

Knowledge of Ohio Learning Standards

Instructional strategies

Education

Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate

Job description

Intervention Specialist: STRIDES Unit (2 positions available)

Job Details

Job ID: 5663893

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

Re-Posted: Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Cincinnati Public Schools - Department of Student Services

This position prioritizes external candidates.

Position Title: Intervention Specialist K-12 (Classroom Teacher) STRIDES

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 his/her 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.

Additional Skills

• Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas using the district curriculum.
• Provide documentation for the identification and progress monitoring of student's IEP goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Behavior Management component of the program.
• Provide opportunities for students to participate in inclusionary settings as data supports readiness.
• Provide support for STRIDES students in inclusionary settings.
• Daily monitoring and recording of behavioral data.
• Monitor progress of individual student behavior plans.
• Identify and reinforce appropriate behaviors.
• Participate in transition meetings for STRIDES students (when possible).
• Ensure that all IEP's are compliant.
• Communicate updates or changes to the IEP and behavior plan to all team members, including building staff.
• Training in Crisis Prevention Intervention.

Position Type: Full-Time