Intervention Specialist; s K-12, Mild​/Moderate

Overview

Position: Intervention Specialist

Location: Jackson Local School District, Massillon, Ohio

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

Job Type: Regular/Full-time

Reports to: Director of Special Programs/Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: Provide instruction for special education and at-risk students

Note: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Instill in students ethical principles and democratic values.
• Maintain a workplace free of alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substances.
• Ensure safety of students
• Assist in coordinating the special education program for all students with disabilities in the school district
• Assist in implementation of federal law and Ohio rules for educating handicapped pupils
• Follow individual student IEPs
• Provide classroom teachers with resource information
• Assist coordination of activities between the school district and outside agencies
• Work with regular classroom teachers in inclusion of students
• Prepare local, state and federal reports relative to areas of special education and pupil personnel services
• Serve as a member of IAT and IEP teams as required
• Attend IEP conferences
• Consult with regular education teachers concerning modifications, adaptations or alternate assignments in regular education classrooms for special education students
• Assist with record keeping tasks and individual records of all children recommended to receive special education services or those enrolled in special education
• Adhere to rules and regulations regarding programs that relate to special education
• Assist in identifying exceptional children
• Evaluate test scores to monitor progress of students
• Compile and maintain an accurate inventory of special education materials
• Represent the district at local, state and regional activities/committees
• Maintain confidentiality of information (e.g., IEPs, testing information)
• Ensure that IEP goals/objectives for students are met
• Provide direct instruction in a resource/inclusion or tutorial setting
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations using diverse instructional techniques and media
• Implement strategies to accomplish individualized program goals
• Consult with regular classroom teachers concerning placement of potential students
• Adapt curriculum and provide alternative teaching techniques and assessments to enhance student learning
• Monitor student progress and provide periodic progress reports
• Provide periodic written reports to parents regarding the child’s progress

• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Interact positively with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by professional appearance and conduct
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Attend educational field trips
• Mentor first-year teachers as agreed upon
• Collaborate with administrators to discuss and implement new practices
• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Discipline students when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
• Appropriate State of Ohio certification/license
• Intervention specialist certificate
• Meet the applicable requirement of a “highly qualified” teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of IDEA, Title I rules
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to operate school equipment
• Commitment to education
• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
• Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
• Training in varied instructional design
• Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice
• Knowledge of due process and other laws governing special education
• Ability to assess needs and write IEPs that provide for those needs
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for special education