Intervention Specialist - Spring 2026

Best Point; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 41,850 - 51,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus available

Full benefits including health, dental, and vision

Tuition Assistance

Public Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

A specialized education organization in Cincinnati is seeking a Licensed Intervention Specialist. The role includes planning individualized instruction, collaborating with parents and agencies, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. A Bachelor's degree, Intervention Specialist license, and a valid driver's license are required. Competitive pay of $46,500 annually and a sign-on bonus available. Full benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Special Education.
• Intervention Specialist license is required.
• Familiar with Microsoft Windows and Office.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning individualized approaches for children.
• Completes assigned paperwork like lesson plans and incident reports.
• Communicates weekly with parents/guardians.
• Provides individualized direct academic instruction to students.
• Ensures classroom instruction follows state standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Individualized instruction

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Intervention Specialist license

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

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Base pay range

$46,500.00/yr - $46,500.00/yr

Primary Responsibilities

• $2,500 - $5,000 Sign on Bonus available for Licensed Intervention Specialists.
• Position follows a 10-month education schedule, paid across 12-months (receiving the summer months of June and July off).
• Position is eligible for full benefits (dental/health/vision, PTO, 403B, Tuition Assistance, Public Loan Forgiveness).
• Administration
  • Participates as a member of a treatment team in planning individualized approaches for each child and familiarizes self with the student’s case record.
  • Completes all assigned paperwork such as lesson plans, incident and restraint reports, IEPs, IEP Progress Reports, and grades for report cards.
  • Administers educational testing and assessments.
  • Maintains student work portfolios in alignment with program standards.
• Internal and External Collaboration
  • Communicates weekly with the student’s parents/guardians.
  • Lead communication efforts regarding student progress.
  • Actively collaborates with other agency programs (example The Upper or Lower School, DT Ed) to ensure client needs are being met and to benchmark and share resources and expertise.
  • Actively participates in daily debriefings, student and staff meetings.
• Direct Client Service
  • Provides individualized direct classroom academic instruction to students and creates and aligns lesson plans to state content standards.
  • Participates in the development of each client’s individual education plan and strategy sheet. Ensures implementation as prescribed by the IEP and strategy sheet.
  • Conducts on-going progress monitoring of students’ IEP goals and uses data to adjust academic and behavior interventions.
  • Functions as a positive role model at all times to promote age appropriate social skills, self care, problem solving, modulation of mood and maintaining appropriate body boundaries.
• Quality Assurance and Effectiveness
  • Ensures that lesson plans are aligned to Ohio Department of Education standards and instruction follows the state operating standards for serving children with disabilities.
  • Ensures that classroom instruction is engaging, and instruction is differentiated to meet the individual student’s skills.
  • Utilizes assessment data and IEP goals to influence lesson plan development.
  • Participates in adjusting student’s treatment and IEP plans as needed to maximize progress. Supports student’s growth and academic achievements.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor’s degree in Special Education is highly preferred).
• Intervention Specialist license is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must possess minimum technical skills including familiarity with Microsoft Windows and ability to use standard Microsoft Office applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.