Upper Arlington City Schools
Intervention Specialist (K-5)
Upper Arlington City Schools, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Intervention Specialist
Reports to:
Building Principal and Superintendent's Designee Status:
1/5/2026 - 5/29/2026 (ONE YEAR ONLY)
Location:
Upper Arlington City Schools
Licensure:
K-12; IS Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Intensive
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Job Description:
Provide academic, functional, behavioral, and instructional support for special education students by designing and implementing individualized programming.
NOTE:
The lists below are not ranked in order of importance
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university
Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work effectively with others
Knowledge of the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children with Disabilities
Knowledge of FERPA and HIPAA
Knowledge of Ohio’s Academic Content Standard
Knowledge of IEP development
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem‑solving skills
Demonstrated a positive work ethic
Attend work regularly and punctually
Basic computer skills
Student management skills
Work cooperatively with others in small groups
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
Essential Functions
Ensure the safety of students
Assist in providing staff development activities related to the modification and adaptation of curriculum and instruction
Communicate regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of the student
Serve as a building resource person to identify and provide instructional materials and strategies that diagnose and respond to individual student competencies and needs
Assist the special education student in making an assessment of his/her abilities and in establishing educational and vocational occupational goals in keeping with these abilities
Serve as a member of the building intervention assistance teams
Provide support for the case managers of students referred to intervention assistance teams, including observations of students
Assist in reviewing the implementation of 504 Plans and IEPs
Provide modeling of specific teaching strategies for the classroom teacher
Provide additional support for classroom teachers through information on research, changes in the law, and speakers on relevant topics
Additional Working Conditions
Occasional interaction among unruly children
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds (e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment)
Occasional travel, e.g., attending a workshop outside of the district
Frequently move and position oneself as necessary to access and operate equipment
Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout the school building
Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the district.
Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its program and activities, including employment opportunities.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties as directed by their supervisor and/or appointing authority.
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Building Principal and Superintendent's Designee Status:
1/5/2026 - 5/29/2026 (ONE YEAR ONLY)
Location:
Upper Arlington City Schools
Licensure:
K-12; IS Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Intensive
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Job Description:
Provide academic, functional, behavioral, and instructional support for special education students by designing and implementing individualized programming.
NOTE:
The lists below are not ranked in order of importance
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university
Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work effectively with others
Knowledge of the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children with Disabilities
Knowledge of FERPA and HIPAA
Knowledge of Ohio’s Academic Content Standard
Knowledge of IEP development
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem‑solving skills
Demonstrated a positive work ethic
Attend work regularly and punctually
Basic computer skills
Student management skills
Work cooperatively with others in small groups
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
Essential Functions
Ensure the safety of students
Assist in providing staff development activities related to the modification and adaptation of curriculum and instruction
Communicate regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of the student
Serve as a building resource person to identify and provide instructional materials and strategies that diagnose and respond to individual student competencies and needs
Assist the special education student in making an assessment of his/her abilities and in establishing educational and vocational occupational goals in keeping with these abilities
Serve as a member of the building intervention assistance teams
Provide support for the case managers of students referred to intervention assistance teams, including observations of students
Assist in reviewing the implementation of 504 Plans and IEPs
Provide modeling of specific teaching strategies for the classroom teacher
Provide additional support for classroom teachers through information on research, changes in the law, and speakers on relevant topics
Additional Working Conditions
Occasional interaction among unruly children
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds (e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment)
Occasional travel, e.g., attending a workshop outside of the district
Frequently move and position oneself as necessary to access and operate equipment
Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout the school building
Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the district.
Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its program and activities, including employment opportunities.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties as directed by their supervisor and/or appointing authority.
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