Specialized Intervention Specialist: Moderate/Intensive (MDILC)
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) while collecting data to monitor progress and inform instructional adjustments. Lead IEP meetings and collaborative planning sessions with multidisciplinary teams, providing high-structure instruction for students with autism, multiple disabilities, and significant behavioral needs. Teach essential functional life skills including communication and self-care, and mentor paraprofessionals to ensure effective service delivery. Manage complex schedules and meet strict legal compliance deadlines while maintaining accurate documentation and confidentiality.
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
- Knowledge of Federal and state special education law, including IDEA and Ohio's Operating Standards
- Knowledge of OTES 2.0 frameworks and Ohio's Learning/Extended Standards
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices for Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Intensive disability categories
- Skill in Differentiating instruction for a diverse range of complex learning and physical needs
- Skill in Collaboration and multidisciplinary team participation
- Skill in Data analysis and instructional decision-making
- Ability to Manage complex schedules and meet strict legal compliance deadlines
- Ability to Adapt to various instructional settings including inclusion, resource, and specialized units
- Ability to Maintain a student-centered, inclusive environment that supports the whole child
- Ability to interact with unruly children
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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