2025-2026 Intervention Specialist - Inclusion, M/M & M/I

Licking Heights Board of Education

FOR THESCHOOL YEAR FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Intervention Specialist Inclusion

Must possess or be eligible for an appropriate Ohio Department of Education
Teaching License

How To Apply:
You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Providing a resume and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name address phone and email address.

Licking Heights does place an emphasis on accepting a diverse pool of candidates reflecting the school districts student population.

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity: The Licking Heights Local School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex disability Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) military status ancestry or age in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.

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Job Description

POSITION: Intervention Specialist

RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Principal

INTRODUCTION:

At Licking Heights Local Schools our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies ensures that every student thrives academically socially and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities fostering wellrounded and socially responsible citizens.

To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools staff members must embody a range of skills including:

• Passion for education and student wellbeing.
• Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
• Effective mentoring and guidance for students.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Continuous learning and professional development.
• Forwardthinking planning and strategic decisionmaking.
• Openness to twoway communication and community engagement.

We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction providing ongoing professional development aligned with our districts vision and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school career and life.

JOB GOAL: To participate as a member of the instructional team and to direct learning

activities of students in the attainment of subject school and system objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in education from an accredited college or university or equivalent
• Holds/maintains required ODEW credentials MildModerate/ModerateSevere License
• Acts according to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators
• Embrace highperformance standards (e.g. engagement proficiency resilience etc.)
• Maintain a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment
• Active Listening Collaboration with stakeholders creative problem solving and good time management skills
• PK teacher requires dual licensure for Special Education requirements: Intervention Specialist & PK3.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage individualized learning strategies for students with disabilities and document student progress to gauge the efficacy of interventions.
• Advances academic performance using behavior modification guided instruction and peer group accountability.
• Aligns teaching strategies with the learning styles of students. Implements evidencebased instructional strategies that produce quantifiable benefits within welldefined time frames.
• Assists with Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA). Develops Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) that target and change undesirable behaviors.
• Develops lesson plans consistent with state learning standards and district curriculum goals.
• Ensures student lists lesson plans and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
• Helps students acquire appropriate functional skills (e.g. communication selfregulation socialization etc.)
• Helps students develop educational goals that are specific measurable achievable relevant and timebased (SMART) and monitors progress towards the goals.
• Implements developmentally and cognitively appropriate extensions of classroom instruction. (e.g. environmental and instructional accommodations pushin/pullout support etc.)
• Maintains effective document and records management systems. Prepares timely files. Monitors reporting deadlines. Complies with district records retention and disposal policies.
• Participates in the Evaluation Team Report (ETR) process and parent/student conferences.
• Prepares and implements legally compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Identifies current levels of performance shortterm objectives annual goals service duration evaluation procedures etc. within the timelines outlined by ODEW.
• Proctors mandated testing activities. Upholds test security procedures.
• Provides a highly structured learning environment.
• Provides leadership for the advancement of best practices and academic standards. Implements initiatives that support continuous improvement in student participation and achievement.
• Schedules regular meetings to address concerns related to caseload responsibilities.
• Uses comprehensive assessments to obtain objective student data. Plans services relevant to needs. Supports student access to inclusive educational opportunities.
• Uses formative and summative assessments to track student progress. Provides timely feedback.
• Uses plain language to explain to families and staff the objectives of Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI).
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with coworkers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• May oversee and direct paraprofessionals
• Attends to the personal needs of students as needed.
• Helps ensure the accuracy and privacy of confidential information.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are not listed in order of importance and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

• Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
• Occasional exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
• Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
• Exposure to loud noises
• Many situations that require hand motion e.g. computer keyboard typing and writing
• Consistent requirements to sit stand walk hear see read and speak reach stretch with hands and arms crouch kneel and climb and stoop
• Consistent requirements to lift carry push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds

EVALUATION: Performance of these duties will be evaluated by the building administrator as assigned by the superintendent.

Required Experience:

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