What are the responsibilities and job description for the NWOESC- Intervention Specialist position at Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center?
Now Accepting Applications for 2025-26 School Year
The Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center (NwOESC) is currently accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year! We have classrooms in public school districts in Fulton, Henry, Defiance, and Williams counties.
We encourage all senior education majors and soon-to-be graduates to apply now – there's no need to wait until after graduation. We would love the chance to speak with you about joining our team as an Intervention Specialist.
If you're an educator with a general education teaching license and are interested in learning more about our intervention specialist positions, we strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting new educators and can help guide you in determining the best pathway to obtaining an intervention specialist license.
Position: Intervention Specialist for K-12 students. We are seeking candidates interested in elementary, middle, or high school classroom assignments. This posting is for a teacher who would be assigned to one location.
Qualifications (partial list):
Must hold a proper Ohio Department of Education Intervention Specialist teaching license or be eligible to obtain a supplemental intervention specialist license.
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- Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
- Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
- Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
Essential Functions (partial list):
1. Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy. Organizes subject content and learning goals that support high levels of student achievement.
- Works closely with other service providers to support unified classroom lessons.
- Prepares intervention materials. Teaches assigned students as scheduled.
- Develops and implements lesson plans aligned with intervention goals.
- Evaluates student academic needs and learning styles.
- Differentiates instructional techniques to effectively advance student learning.
- Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
- Uses a data-driven approach to analyze assessments. Provides effective feedback to students.
- Facilitates Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. Prepares draft and final IEPs.
- Prepares and transmits legally compliant special education documents by required deadlines.
- Advocates for students. Facilitates inclusive educational opportunities for all students.
- Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports and/or report cards.
- Ensures student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
- Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior.
2. Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.
3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
CONTRACT: Positions available for the 2025-26 school calendar and beyond. *Opportunities for the current 2024-25 school year are also available, so if interested, please apply!
LOCATION(S): Public schools in Defiance, Henry, Fulton, or Williams counties. Classroom locations TBD.
DEADLINE: Until Filled
SALARY: Per the adopted salary schedule based on training and experience
BENEFITS: Paid sick leave and personal leave. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance are available. Membership in the State Teachers Retirement System.
APPLY TO: A link to our online application can be found at the NwOESC website at www.nwoesc.org under Employment. Please upload a letter of interest and resume with your online application.
