Middle School Intervention Specialist - Chesterland

Achievement Center for Children; Chesterland (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Achievement Center for Children is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to provide specially designed instruction and case management for students with diverse learning needs in inclusive, resource, and self-contained settings.

You will collaborate with general education staff, families, and multi-disciplinary teams to meet Ohio operating standards and IDEA requirements, delivering data-driven interventions and ongoing progress monitoring throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Ohio Educator License as an Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Intensive for K-12.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group instruction aligned to IEPs.
• Adapt curriculum and assessments to diverse learning needs.
• Use evidence-based strategies and multi-sensory interventions in literacy, math, writing, and behavior.
• Monitor progress data to guide instructional decisions.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Collaboration

Assessment

Technology integration

Case management

Multisensory instruction

Education

Bachelor’s in Special Education

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SameGoal

Job description

Position Summary:

To provide specially designed instruction, support, and case management to students with diverse learning needs in inclusive, resource, and/or self-contained settings. You will work collaboratively with general education teachers, multi-disciplinary teams, and families to ensure all students reach their academic, social, and emotional potential in compliance with Ohio operating standards and IDEA requirements.

Responsibilities to include:

Instruction & Assessment

• Provide individualized and small-group instruction tailored to students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Adapt and modify general education curriculum, materials, and assessments to match individual learning styles and instructional levels.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies and multi-sensory interventions in reading, mathematics, writing, and behavioral management.
• Monitor, collect, and analyze student progress data regularly to evaluate intervention effectiveness and drive instructional decision-making.

Case Management & Compliance

• Serve as the primary Case Manager for assigned students with special needs.
• Draft, implement, and monitor compliant IEPs, Progress Reports, and Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs) using Ohio's Special Education Tracking System (e.g., SameGoal).
• Facilitate IEP team meetings with parents, general education staff, administrators, and service providers (SLP, OT, PT) in accordance with state and federal timelines.

Collaboration & Support

• Co-teach and consult with general education teachers to ensure proper implementation of accommodations and modifications in the general education classroom.
• Support students through the social, emotional, and physical transitions unique to middle school development.
• Supervise, direct, and guide educational paraprofessionals/aides assigned to support students.
• Maintain clear, continuous communication with parents and guardians regarding student growth, concerns, and goals.
• Other duties as assigned by the administration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid Ohio Educator License as an Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate (K-12) OR Moderate/Intensive (K-12) required.
• Superior interpersonal skills with all ages and across diverse populations
• Strong organizational, time-management, and case-management abilities.
• Deep empathy, patience, and understanding of adolescent development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Ability to integrate technology into specialized instruction.

General Information

• Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:05am - 2:45pm
• Follows a standard school calendar - 5 days per week

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