Specialized Intervention Specialist: MDLC
On-siteReynoldsburg, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Develop annual goals and short-term objectives based on students' present levels of performance, then deliver specially designed instruction in whole-group, small-group, and 1:1 settings using evidence-based strategies. Draft, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with IDEA while collecting data to monitor progress and inform instructional adjustments. Lead IEP meetings, ETR meetings, and collaborative planning sessions with multidisciplinary teams, providing high-structure instruction in specialized units for students with autism, multiple disabilities, or significant behavioral needs. Teach essential functional life skills including communication, self-care, and vocational readiness, and direct and mentor classroom instructional assistants and paraprofessionals. Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and goals, ensuring safety and dignity during transitions and behavioral crises. Manage complex schedules to meet strict legal compliance deadlines while adapting to various instructional settings including inclusion, resource, and specialized units.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Ohio License: Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate K-12) AND/OR Intervention Specialist (Moderate/Intensive K-12)
- Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field
- Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and compliance requirements
- Must pass a criminal background check (BCI/FBI)
- Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion
- Ability to communicate with others
- Ability to sit or stand and move around for extended periods of time
- Ability to interact with unruly children
- Ability to drive to various school sites or events
Desired Qualifications
- Priority Preference: Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Multiple Disabilities (MD), or significant behavioral needs (Moderate/Intensive)
- Certification or training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Experience in inclusive, co-teaching, or specialized instructional settings
- Familiarity with data-driven instruction and progress monitoring
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