Elementary Intervention Specialist

Position: Elementary Intervention Specialist - Mild/Moderate
Reports to: Building Principal
Location: Miami Whitewater Elementary

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 Miami Whitewater Elementary for the 2025/2026 school year and beyond.

Job Summary:
The Intervention Specialist (K – 5, Mild – Moderate) is responsible for providing one-to-one and/or small group intervention in the areas of reading and math as directed by the classroom teacher.

Requirements:

• Provide instruction in four major curricular domains.
• Provide an ongoing system of performance evaluation based upon formal and informal assessment techniques and data collection.
• Provide training in appropriate modes of communication which will facilitate a student’s functioning in the school and home setting.
• Provide ongoing communication with parents in addition to periodic reported based on school calendar and written form and conferencing in conjunction with professionals involved in the student’s education.
• Adhere to and be knowledgeable of all provisions outlined in federal, state, and local guidelines for evaluation, identification, placement, and educational programming for special education students.
• Conduct individual task analyses of student skills relevant to the curricular domains.
• Develop individualized student schedules containing each day’s major activities.
• Work as an integral team member with related services specialists, professionals from outside agencies and parents in implementing a student’s IEP.
• Work cooperatively with fellow special education teachers in developing comprehensive programs for students.
• Provide a safe learning environment in the classroom and community.
• Working knowledge of Ohio Extended Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Ohio State Certification as an Intervention Specialist.
• 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.