Elementary Intervention Specialist

Position: Elementary Intervention Specialist - Mild/Moderate
Reports to: Building Principal
Location: Harrison Elementary School

Southwest Local School District, situated in the southwestern corner of Ohio, is composed of: Harrison Elementary School, Miami Whitewater Elementary School, Crosby Elementary School, the Southwest Early Childhood Learning Center, Harrison Junior School and William Henry Harrison High School. The District has achieved an “Excellent” rating from the Ohio Department of Education for the past four years and each of our schools have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with Blue Ribbon Awards for Excellence in Education.

Our Mission: "Academic and Social Growth for all students, every day!"
Our Motto: "Excellence through Relationships"
Our Core Values: Trust, Respect, Ownership and Leadership

Southwest Local School District believes in providing the best possible learning environment by hiring, developing and retaining quality personnel. We believe that education needs to take a leadership role in improving society by enhancing activities/programs that help develop well-rounded students who can cope with everyday pressures. We are seeking an Elementary Intervention Specialist - Mild/Moderate at Harrison Elementary for the 2025/2026 school year and beyond.

Job Summary:
The ideal candidate is an advocate for the student with strong a special education background and understanding of the development of the IEP, interpreting testing/intervention data and has strong communication skills to work with teachers, parents, related service providers, and students. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Intervention Specialist focused on supporting elementary school aged children with behavioral challenges. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of child development and behavior management techniques, with a passion for helping children succeed academically and socially.

Requirements

• Develop the IEP services per data and documentation.
• Conduct thorough assessments of students' behavioral challenges and needs through observation, interviews, and collaboration with teachers and parents.
• Develop individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on assessment findings and in collaboration with teachers, parents, and other school staff.
• Create measurable goals and objectives tailored to each student's unique needs, with a focus on promoting positive behavior and academic success.
• Implement evidence-based behavioral interventions and strategies to address targeted behaviors and support students' social-emotional development.
• Provide direct support to students in various settings, including classrooms, small groups, and one-on-one sessions, to reinforce positive behaviors and teach alternative coping skills.
• Track SDI and maintain compliance.
• Coordinate related services as needed (SLP/OT/PT).
• Support classroom teachers with inclusion practices & accommodations to meet the student’s needs.
• Knowledge of research-based intervention tools and materials.
• Coordinate and facilitate required special education meetings such as IEP annual reviews, amendments, placement changes, etc.
• Coordinate with outside service providers such as Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBA's) and Best Point Behavioral Health Providers.
• Effectively manage behaviors relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Collect data for Functional Behavior Assessments & Implement Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Oversee Para-Professional assignments including assigning daily tasks, scheduling, training on strategies to support student goals, providing accommodations, & data collection.
• Support BCBA's in coaching Behavior Technician's working one on one with students.
• Actively participate in & be willing to lead monthly department meetings in collaboration with the other Intervention Specialists, Para- Professionals, BCBA's, RBT's, & building administrators.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and Assistant Pupil Services Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles and specific best practice strategies for working with students with behavioral challenges.
• Knowledge of or training in de-escalation techniques.
• Knowledge of Ohio’s Extended Learning Standards.
• Knowledge of Ohio’s Alternate Assessment Framework.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Knowledge of Assitive Technology.
• Knowledge of the Unique Curriculum.
• Satisfactory BCI and FBI background checks are required.
• Flexibility and the adaptability.
• The ability to assess a potentially unsafe situation & react quickly to de-escalate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Special Education.
• Valid Ohio State Certification as a Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist.
• Valid Ohio State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred.
• Training/course through OCALI Autism Certification Center or similar program modules.
• Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (can be provided by the district).
• Orton Gillingham certification is a preferred.

Benefits:

Southwest Local School District participates in the Southwest Ohio Organization for School Health (SWOOSH). SWOOSH is a health and wellness consortium for school districts and government agencies that come together to provide stability and quality access to health care and benefits to all eligible members. Full-time employees have access to the benefits below:

• Retirement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance – 100% paid by District
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Benefits
• Paid Time Off

Southwest Local School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.