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Northland Prep and Fitness k-5 Intervention Specialist


Job Location:

Columbus, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Kindergarten5th Grade Intervention Specialist is responsible for providing specialized instruction intervention and support to students with disabilities and other students requiring individualized academic and behavioral support. Working within an inclusive school environment the Intervention Specialist collaborates closely with general education teachers families administrators and related service providers to ensure students have meaningful access to grade-level curriculum and opportunities for success.

This position requires a strong commitment to communication collaboration inclusion and shared responsibility for student achievement. The Intervention Specialist will provide services through both push-in support within general education classrooms and pull-out small-group instruction based on individual student needs and service requirements.

Essential Responsibilities
Instruction and Student Support
  • Provide specially designed instruction to students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
  • Deliver individualized and small-group intervention based on student needs IEP goals progress-monitoring data and classroom performance.
  • Provide pull-out services for students requiring targeted intensive or individualized instruction in a small-group setting.
  • Provide push-in services within general education classrooms to support students in accessing grade-level instruction.
  • Co-teach and collaborate with general education teachers using effective inclusive instructional practices.
  • Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate accommodations and modifications to support student learning.
  • Use a variety of instructional strategies to address academic behavioral communication and functional needs.
  • Monitor student progress and adjust instruction and interventions based on data.
Collaboration and Communication
  • Maintain consistent proactive communication with general education teachers regarding student needs progress accommodations and instructional strategies.
  • Participate in regular co-planning with general education teachers to support inclusive instruction and student success.
  • Collaborate with teachers to identify barriers to learning and develop strategies to support students within the general education environment.
  • Share responsibility for student progress and actively contribute to classroom instruction and intervention planning.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with families administrators related service providers and other members of the educational team.
  • Participate actively in team meetings grade-level meetings IEP meetings and other collaborative planning opportunities.
  • Build positive professional relationships with students staff and families.
Special Education Compliance and Documentation
  • Implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with fidelity.
  • Develop and maintain accurate progress-monitoring data aligned with student IEP goals.
  • Complete required special education documentation including progress reports and other compliance-related records within established timelines.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation of interventions and services provided.
  • Participate in the evaluation and reevaluation process by collecting and providing relevant student data.
  • Ensure accommodations and modifications are communicated and implemented consistently across educational settings.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with applicable laws and school policies.
Inclusive Practices
  • Promote an inclusive school culture in which students with disabilities are active members of the general education community.
  • Support students in accessing grade-level curriculum alongside their peers whenever appropriate.
  • Use push-in and co-teaching models to maximize student participation in the general education setting.
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to create classrooms that support diverse learning needs.
  • Encourage student independence self-advocacy and meaningful participation in classroom activities.
Qualifications
  • Valid Intervention Specialist or Special Education teaching license appropriate for Kindergarten through 5th grade in accordance with state requirements.
  • Bachelors degree in Special Education or a related field; masters degree preferred.
  • Knowledge of special education laws regulations IEP requirements and best practices.
  • Experience or demonstrated ability to provide both small-group intervention and inclusive classroom support.
  • Strong understanding of differentiated instruction progress monitoring and data-driven decision-making.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to collaboration and shared ownership of student success.
  • The ability to work effectively with general education teachers in a co-teaching environment.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • The ability to analyze student data and use it to guide instruction.
  • Flexibility in meeting the changing needs of students and classrooms.
  • A positive professional and student-centered approach.
  • A commitment to building strong relationships with students families and colleagues.
Core Expectations

Communication: Communicate regularly clearly and professionally with general education teachers and other team members.

Collaboration: Work as a partner with general education teachers through co-planning co-teaching problem-solving and shared responsibility for student outcomes.

Inclusion: Prioritize meaningful access to the general education environment while providing individualized support when needed.

Individualization: Use data to provide targeted instruction and interventions that meet each students unique needs.

Student Success: Maintain high expectations and work collaboratively to ensure every student has the support and opportunities needed to grow academically socially and behaviorally.

Work Environment

The Intervention Specialist will work across multiple educational settings including general education classrooms and designated intervention spaces. The position requires flexibility in scheduling and service delivery to ensure students receive appropriate support through a combination of push-in co-teaching classroom support and pull-out small-group instruction.

Our Commitment: Every Student. One Team. One Program. One Family.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.


Required Experience:

Manager


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