Intervention Specialist, High School (24-25)

Position Description

 

About Cincinnati Public Schools

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves nearly 36,000 students in 66 schools across a 91-square-mile district in Southwest Ohio. As the top-performing large urban district in Ohio, CPS ranks in the top 2 percent statewide for student learning and growth, offering families high-quality school options.

Our district’s innovative approach, investment in caring educators, and strong community partnerships have led to unprecedented academic success, ensuring students from preschool to 12th grade thrive and graduate ready for life in the 21st century.

 

Mission

We are a community of students, educators, families, staff, and citizens working together to provide high-quality learning and equitable opportunities that make lifelong learning and true sustainable economic mobility possible for each of our students.

 

Vision

Cincinnati Public Schools will be a system of excellent schools where each and every student is valued, supported, empowered, and prepared to pursue their fullest potential.

 

Who We Seek

CPS seeks passionate, innovative, and culturally competent professionals dedicated to positively impacting our students and families. If you're committed to excellence and want to make a difference, we invite you to join our team.

 

Position Overview

The Intervention Specialist provides targeted support to students with diverse learning needs by creating individualized education plans (IEPs) and adapting classroom instruction to foster academic and social growth. This role involves collaborating with teachers, parents, and other school staff to ensure students receive appropriate accommodations and modifications. The specialist is responsible for assessing student progress, maintaining compliance with educational standards, and advocating for students’ success in inclusive learning environments.

 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general education teachers to interpret and assess the strengths and areas for growth in students with diverse abilities, facilitating the development and implementation of inclusive classroom intervention strategies. 
• Adapt and customize general education curricula to align with individual education plans, ensuring that students with disabilities have access to core instruction.
• Foster strong, ongoing communication channels with parents, guardians, and the broader professional team to address the academic, social, and emotional development of students.
• Proactively engage families and staff to ensure a holistic approach to each student’s growth
• Engage in continuous professional development by actively participating in workshops, seminars, in-service training, and higher education opportunities.
• Leverage data to drive instruction by utilizing assessments and tracking student progress to inform instructional decisions.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by working closely with general education teachers, specialists, and other members of the school’s multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and manage inclusion schedules to maximize student participation in the least restrictive environment, ensuring that services are delivered efficiently and students have the opportunity to succeed in both special and general education settings.

Qualifications Education and Work Experience

 

1. Experience working with or around K-12 children and/or families. Previous classroom experience preferred.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field required; Master’s degree in Special Education or a relevant area preferred.
3. Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist License or eligibility to obtain licensure in Ohio.
4. Demonstrates expertise in developing, implementing, and managing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
5. Proven experience in collaborating with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and other educational staff to design and deliver inclusive instruction for students with disabilities.
6. Strong knowledge and application of multi-tiered support systems (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI) frameworks, and other intervention strategies.
7. Proficiency in using data-driven instruction and assessment tools.
8. Familiarity with the Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD) and other specialized assessments.
9. Familiarity with the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities, Ohio Model Policies &  Procedures, and federal and state legislation. 
10. Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple students, IEPs, and inclusion schedules.
11. Demonstrates ability to provide leadership and guidance to paraprofessionals and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
12. Ability to create a positive, inclusive, and adaptive learning environment.
13. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and professional staff.

 

Salary and Benefits

1. Contract Provisions: 191 days Limited Contract
2. 7-12 Intervention Specialist is a full-time, exempt position. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent healthcare and retirement benefits package. Salary is confirmed via the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT) agreement.

 

Cincinnati Public Schools does not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin or ancestry, cultural background, religious creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/registered domestic partner status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, primary language, citizenship or immigration status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.