Transition Specialist

TalentCompass; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentCompass is seeking a Transition Specialist/Intervention Specialist to provide specialized instruction and oversee Special Education services and compliance for students with disabilities. You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support IEPs and individualized instruction.

The role covers Lead RTI processes, develop and monitor IEPs, and differentiate instruction in diverse settings while maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality and compliance

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Experience with Evaluations Team Reports (ETRs), Intervention Assistance Teams (IATs), and IEP development preferred.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for students with varying abilities and needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead RTI process and facilitate development, implementation, and monitoring of IEPs.
• Provide instruction in one-on-one, small-group, and inclusion settings per IEPs.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and support staff to address student needs and ensure IEP provisions are followed.
• Differentiate curriculum using varied strategies to engage diverse learners.
• Maintain accurate student records (IEPs, progress reports, lesson plans, attendance, grades, behavior).
• Complete IEP progress reports quarterly and maintain confidential student files.
• Maintain a safe, supportive learning environment and stay current on Special Education laws and compliance.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to school program development.

Skills

IEP development

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Collaboration with parents/teachers

Job description

DISCLAIMER: While we appreciate and review all applications, we are only able to respond to qualified applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

Transition Specialist/Intervention Specialist

(Akron, Columbus, Cleveland, & Lorain, OH)

Note: Only licensed candidates may be hired under the Intervention Specialist title; unlicensed candidates with Special Education experience may be considered under the Transition Specialist title.

Company Background

Our client is a mission driven organization that operates schools designed specifically for students who haven't been well-served by traditional education - helping them earn high school diplomas, gain industry-recognized credentials, and build real pathways to long-term success. Through hands-on instruction and community partnerships, the organization helps bridge the gap between education and employment while creating meaningful opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.

The Position

As an Transition Specialist/Intervention Specialist, you’ll provide specialized instruction and oversee Special Education services and compliance for students with disabilities. You’ll collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support IEPs, individualized instruction, and students’ academic success and well-being.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead the Response to Intervention process and facilitate the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide specialized instruction in one-on-one, small-group, and inclusion settings in accordance with IEPs and student support plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and support staff to ensure student needs are effectively addressed, and IEP provisions are followed.
• Adapt and enrich curriculum using differentiated instruction, technology, and multiple teaching strategies to engage students with diverse learning needs.
• Maintain accurate student records, including IEPs, progress reports, lesson plans, attendance, grades, and behavioral documentation.
• Complete IEP progress reports at least quarterly and maintain accurate, confidential student files.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment that promotes academic achievement, positive relationships, and student development.
• Remain current on applicable Special Education laws, rules, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to the development of school programs, instructional materials, policies, and teaching practices.
• Maintain student confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in all aspects of the role.

Qualifications and Candidate Background

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1-2 years of experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Experience with Evaluations Team Reports (ETRs), Intervention Assistance Teams (IATs), and IEP development preferred.
• Proven classroom instructional and management skills, with the ability to differentiate instruction for students with varying abilities and needs.
• Commitment to supporting students from diverse social, educational, and economic backgrounds, in achieving their academic and personal goals.

Location

Positions are available at multiple schools across Ohio, including in Lorain, Columbus, Akron, and Cleveland.

Your information will not be shared with any outside parties without your prior consent.