Middle School Intervention Specialist - Chesterland

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 modifi cations 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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