Preschool Intervention Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Preschool Intervention Specialist for a full-time position in Newark, Ohio. Applicants need a Bachelor’s Degree and valid Ohio teaching license. This role involves creating lesson plans and providing academic support to students.

The successful candidate will collaborate with parents and staff, adhere to confidentiality standards, and exhibit professionalism. Interested applicants should send their resume to Deborah Howarth at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree and valid Ohio teaching license.
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks.
• A dual-license (gen-ed and intervention) is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of students at all times.
• Provides instruction demonstrating knowledge of behavior management.
• Establish lesson plans based on student needs.
• Conducts parent meetings regarding student progress.

Skills

Instructional skills

Behavior management

Motivational skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Ohio teaching license

Job description

Licking Regional Educational Service Center (ESC) LRESC - Flying Colors Preschool - Newark, Ohio

Preschool Intervention Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5810025
Application Deadline: Aug 01, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Jun 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 01, 2026

Job Description

Preschool Teacher – The Licking Regional ESC has two potential openings for Intervention Specialists to work at our Flying Colors Preschool – one position at our central location in downtown Newark and the other in the Utica Elementary classroom. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree and valid Ohio teaching license. A dual‑license (gen‑ed and intervention) is preferred but not necessary. Salary will be based on years of experience and licensure. Qualified individuals may send their letter of interest and current resume to [e-mail]. The posting will remain open until successful candidates can be found!

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Ohio Department of Education licensure/credentials
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks

Essential Functions

• Ensures safety of students, taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Provides instruction to students demonstrating a knowledge of behavior management and motivational skills
• Reflects the annual goals and short term goals in the daily lesson plans and monthly activity plans
• Establishes a system of documentation/information collection to verify implementation of student progress toward goals and objectives relating to academic and behavior goals
• Responsible for the development and implementation of weekly lesson plans based on student needs
• Assists other school staff in implementing appropriate functional curriculum, instruction, and behavior management strategies
• Conducts parent meetings to develop and share information pertaining to student progress
• Completes written reports as assigned by the administration in an accurate and timely manner
• Demonstrates skill in prevention, redirection and crisis management
• Delegates and supervises the paraprofessional(s) assigned to his or her classroom
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
• Maintains required license(s)
• Maintains respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., IEPs, medical records, court decisions, etc.
• Observes ethics of the teaching profession, exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment at the Center.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Deborah Howarth, Preschool Director
• 119 Union Street
• Newark, Ohio 43055
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]