What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Intervention Specialist- 2025/2026 SY- CPHS position at Career Prep High Schools?
Job Purpose
The Intervention Specialist works closely with the school Principal, Teaching Staff, Office & Auxiliary Staff Staff and Director of Special Education to support and build a foundation for learning. The Intervention Specialist provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities, or thought to have disabilities, as well as provide learning strategies, supports and resources to general education teachers as they provide students with core instruction. The majority of Career Prep students need to recover credit or are at risk of dropping out, therefore, the Intervention Specialist?s first responsibility is to build strong relationships and encourage daily attendance through engaging instruction. In addition to the subject matter, Intervention Specialists help students develop self-motivation resulting in graduation and career readiness. The Intervention Specialist serves students throughout the Network, primarily students at the same school site, and secondarily, students at other sites (virtually) in the Network, as needed or assigned.
Systems
Advisory
APEX
Compliance
EMIS Data Reporting
Goal Sheets
Grad Planners
MTSS
Quick Access
Retention
Student Academic Achievement
Accountable Functions
Advisory:
Maintain a caseload of advisees
Meet with advisees on a regular basis to review Success Plan and student IRC participation
Participate in Career Check and Connect day monthly
Facilitate the completion of the OMJReadiness Seal for advisees
Teach and/or facilitate Industry Recognized Credential(s) within your building at a regular cadence during the CTE block of daily instruction
APEX
Be able to navigate and utilize the APEX curriculum to effectively support general education teachers and students.
Assist general education teachers to provide differentiated instruction, (tailoring instruction to meet individual needs of students), accommodations, and modifications using the approved curriculum.
Verify APEX enrollments to ensure all students are properly scheduled into APEX classes
Compliance
Ensure all required special education documents are completed within compliance timelines.
Oversee and assist with the implementation of the IEP for each student served
Develop/write/complete required special education documents for the State, sponsor, and parents in a timely manner to ensure compliance
Schedule special education meetings as required/needed
Collaborate consistently and effectively with school staff, teachers, school psychologists, related service providers, parents, and administrators
Provide accommodation/modification information and resources to school staff regarding student needs
Work with school office staff to research and locate prior school special education documents (IEP, ETR, Progress Reports, etc)
Provide specially designed instruction virtually, in the resource room, or in general education classrooms as determined by students? needs and outlined in IEP
Design and facilitate in-person and online individualized educational support services as outlined in the IEP
Communicate student statuses for state and district testing and ensure individual accommodations are provided as outlined in the IEP
Develop, communicate, and implement student schedule to deliver IEP service minutes
Keep accurate tracking/documentation of Annual Goal(s) service minutes as outlined in each IEP
Maintain all student records and files according to the Special Education Model Policies and Procedures
Maintain a hard copy of current special education documents in a confidential file cabinet, labeled Active Special Education students
Ensure file cabinet is organized and records are accessible to administrative staff
Ensure special education student documents are completed then locked after each EMIS Event in SameGoal and or Progress Book Special Services
Ensure ALL transfer documents are uploaded into SameGoal and/or Progress Book Special Services immediately after EMIS Event reporting
EMIS Data Reporting
Provide EMIS Event forms (within 24 hours of Event) for all special education events and enter data into the SIS for all students with disabilities
Review then adopt/reject special education transfer documents.
Create EMIS Event form and enter EMIS data into SIS for adopted transfer IEPs and transfer ETRs
Maintain and update SpEd student roster after each EMIS Event (RIEP, AIEP, RIEP, NIEP, ETR, TETR)
Goal Sheets
Monitor assignment completion during the day and communicate with the Teacher of Record accordingly
Provide frequent student feedback
Grad Planners
Keep accurate records and are able to articulate Grad Planner to each student so that they know in which classes they have earned credit, in which classes they are currently scheduled, testing results, grade level, and classes remaining
Ensure Grad Planner is reinforced and included in Section 5 (Transition) of the IEP
Understand and articulate graduation options for the State of Ohio
MTSS
Attend monthly staff MTSS meetings to review student progress in all intervention programs
Implement math and ELA evidence-based practices
Participate in school-wide PBIS
Encourage daily attendance through engaging instruction and student/family communication
Quick Access
Ensure SpEd students are properly indicated in the SpEd and 504 columns of the ?All Students? tab
Helps to maintain and update student information as directed by Principal/Assistant Principal
Retention
Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students and families
Participate in student retention and engagement events with Principal and staff
Student Academic Achievement
Attend a variety of in-depth, sustained professional learning experiences aligned with the school improvement plan for student achievement
Participate in curriculum and instructional development projects in collaboration with fellow faculty onsite and at other locations
Participate in ongoing professional development activities, including TBTs and BLTs
Employ data to personalize instruction and assessment to meet student needs, helping students fill gaps and see their own growth
Prepare students for and administer all standardized tests as directed
Work with the Testing Coordinator to ensure all testing accommodations are properly reported
Effectively evaluate EOC and STAR data to determine learning gaps and implement evidence-based practices
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Maintain effective communication with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders
Participate in co-teaching activities as assigned
Maintain a positive school environment through effective conflict resolution, collaboration, positive reinforcement, and educational leadership modeling
Participate in school and extra-curricular activities as directed by the Principal
Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, and discipline in an orderly fashion conducive to good learning
Perform other duties as assigned
The Intervention Specialist works closely with the school Principal, Teaching Staff, Office & Auxiliary Staff Staff and Director of Special Education to support and build a foundation for learning. The Intervention Specialist provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities, or thought to have disabilities, as well as provide learning strategies, supports and resources to general education teachers as they provide students with core instruction. The majority of Career Prep students need to recover credit or are at risk of dropping out, therefore, the Intervention Specialist?s first responsibility is to build strong relationships and encourage daily attendance through engaging instruction. In addition to the subject matter, Intervention Specialists help students develop self-motivation resulting in graduation and career readiness. The Intervention Specialist serves students throughout the Network, primarily students at the same school site, and secondarily, students at other sites (virtually) in the Network, as needed or assigned.
Systems
Advisory
APEX
Compliance
EMIS Data Reporting
Goal Sheets
Grad Planners
MTSS
Quick Access
Retention
Student Academic Achievement
Accountable Functions
Advisory:
Maintain a caseload of advisees
Meet with advisees on a regular basis to review Success Plan and student IRC participation
Participate in Career Check and Connect day monthly
Facilitate the completion of the OMJReadiness Seal for advisees
Teach and/or facilitate Industry Recognized Credential(s) within your building at a regular cadence during the CTE block of daily instruction
APEX
Be able to navigate and utilize the APEX curriculum to effectively support general education teachers and students.
Assist general education teachers to provide differentiated instruction, (tailoring instruction to meet individual needs of students), accommodations, and modifications using the approved curriculum.
Verify APEX enrollments to ensure all students are properly scheduled into APEX classes
Compliance
Ensure all required special education documents are completed within compliance timelines.
Oversee and assist with the implementation of the IEP for each student served
Develop/write/complete required special education documents for the State, sponsor, and parents in a timely manner to ensure compliance
Schedule special education meetings as required/needed
Collaborate consistently and effectively with school staff, teachers, school psychologists, related service providers, parents, and administrators
Provide accommodation/modification information and resources to school staff regarding student needs
Work with school office staff to research and locate prior school special education documents (IEP, ETR, Progress Reports, etc)
Provide specially designed instruction virtually, in the resource room, or in general education classrooms as determined by students? needs and outlined in IEP
Design and facilitate in-person and online individualized educational support services as outlined in the IEP
Communicate student statuses for state and district testing and ensure individual accommodations are provided as outlined in the IEP
Develop, communicate, and implement student schedule to deliver IEP service minutes
Keep accurate tracking/documentation of Annual Goal(s) service minutes as outlined in each IEP
Maintain all student records and files according to the Special Education Model Policies and Procedures
Maintain a hard copy of current special education documents in a confidential file cabinet, labeled Active Special Education students
Ensure file cabinet is organized and records are accessible to administrative staff
Ensure special education student documents are completed then locked after each EMIS Event in SameGoal and or Progress Book Special Services
Ensure ALL transfer documents are uploaded into SameGoal and/or Progress Book Special Services immediately after EMIS Event reporting
EMIS Data Reporting
Provide EMIS Event forms (within 24 hours of Event) for all special education events and enter data into the SIS for all students with disabilities
Review then adopt/reject special education transfer documents.
Create EMIS Event form and enter EMIS data into SIS for adopted transfer IEPs and transfer ETRs
Maintain and update SpEd student roster after each EMIS Event (RIEP, AIEP, RIEP, NIEP, ETR, TETR)
Goal Sheets
Monitor assignment completion during the day and communicate with the Teacher of Record accordingly
Provide frequent student feedback
Grad Planners
Keep accurate records and are able to articulate Grad Planner to each student so that they know in which classes they have earned credit, in which classes they are currently scheduled, testing results, grade level, and classes remaining
Ensure Grad Planner is reinforced and included in Section 5 (Transition) of the IEP
Understand and articulate graduation options for the State of Ohio
MTSS
Attend monthly staff MTSS meetings to review student progress in all intervention programs
Implement math and ELA evidence-based practices
Participate in school-wide PBIS
Encourage daily attendance through engaging instruction and student/family communication
Quick Access
Ensure SpEd students are properly indicated in the SpEd and 504 columns of the ?All Students? tab
Helps to maintain and update student information as directed by Principal/Assistant Principal
Retention
Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students and families
Participate in student retention and engagement events with Principal and staff
Student Academic Achievement
Attend a variety of in-depth, sustained professional learning experiences aligned with the school improvement plan for student achievement
Participate in curriculum and instructional development projects in collaboration with fellow faculty onsite and at other locations
Participate in ongoing professional development activities, including TBTs and BLTs
Employ data to personalize instruction and assessment to meet student needs, helping students fill gaps and see their own growth
Prepare students for and administer all standardized tests as directed
Work with the Testing Coordinator to ensure all testing accommodations are properly reported
Effectively evaluate EOC and STAR data to determine learning gaps and implement evidence-based practices
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Maintain effective communication with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders
Participate in co-teaching activities as assigned
Maintain a positive school environment through effective conflict resolution, collaboration, positive reinforcement, and educational leadership modeling
Participate in school and extra-curricular activities as directed by the Principal
Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, and discipline in an orderly fashion conducive to good learning
Perform other duties as assigned
