Intervention Specialist- Contract Substitute

JOB DESCRIPTION: INTERVENTION SPECIALIST- CONTRACT SUBSTITUTE

RESPONSIBLE TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ohio Licensure Intervention Specialist (Mild to Moderate or Moderate to Intensive)
2. Master’s Degree preferred
3. Highly Qualified in all four (4) major content areas
4. Excellent evaluations and performance reviews
5. Familiarity with Ohio's New Learning Standards
6. Training and experience with the use of computers and other educational technology as teaching tools
7. Demonstrates experience with Positive Behavioral Supports and has documented evidence of intensive and moderate research-based interventions
8. Demonstrates ability to develop well-written IEPs with evidence of standards-based instruction
9. Demonstrates ability to consistently plan and execute an educational program to accommodate the needs of students as prescribed by the IEP
10. Demonstrates ability to keep accurate records of progress toward IEP goals and objectives
11. Completes necessary reports and record keeping as required by state and local policies and procedures
12. Demonstrates experience with inclusive instructional models to assure that all students with needs are taught in the  least restrictive environment
13. Demonstrates ability in assessing students learning styles and developing multi-modal teaching strategies
14. Assists students in assessing their abilities and in establishing educational, vocational, and occupational goals in keeping with those abilities
15. Demonstrates ability to develop rapport with student, parents, teachers and administrators
16. Communicates regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of students
17. Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively within interdisciplinary teams and participate in the following: TBTs, RtI meetings, placement meetings, IEP meetings, and parent conferences
18. Supports students’ behavior needs by following behavior plans consistently and communicating behavior plans to all team members for behavior consistency

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

·    Candidates (unless current employees) must pass a criminal background investigation prior to employment.