What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervention Specialist position at New Story School?
Job Title: Intervention Specialist
Location: Columbus, OH 43235
Join New Story Schools (NSS), a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.
Why Join Us?
- Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
- Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
- Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
- Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
- Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
- Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.
Your Role as an Intervention Specialist
- Behavior Science Application – Apply the principles of behavior science to educate and manage students.
- Data-Driven Practice – Implement “Precision Teaching” and/or discrete-trial training, record accurate data, and use data to make decisions.
- Explicit Instruction – Apply “Mathetics” to daily instruction, implement direct instruction programs and techniques, and perform habit training duties.
- Student Management – Implement principles of behavior science to effectively manage student behavior, adhere to the classroom management tier assigned to each student, fill out and review each student’s classroom log, correctly and appropriately use prescribed crisis intervention programs, supervise and execute school activities inside and outside the classroom, and arrange and maintain a safe and effective classroom environment.
- Data-Based Decision Making – Use formal academic and behavior data to implement interventions and use anecdotal observations to guide the speed, type, and direction of instruction.
Required Qualifications:
- Must hold a four-year degree from an accredited program
- Must hold a valid and current Intervention Specialist license issued by the Ohio Department of Education
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
At New Story Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!
