Intervention Specialist

Full-time Intervention Specialist (Portage County)
 
Capstone Academy is an Educational Service Center (ESC) of Northeast Ohio program located within a residential facility. The educational program provides services for medically-fragile students with profound multiple disabilities in grades K-12 (ages 3-22). 

Capstone Academy is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Intervention Specialist position for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is for a self-contained, specialized classroom serving students with profound multiple disabilities and complex medical conditions.  Candidates must possess a valid Intervention Specialist (K-12) license through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. 

The main duties include: 

• Develop effective student educational experiences that engage and stimulate student learning, including lesson plans based on the Ohio Learning Standards – Extended (OLS-E).
• Teach lessons based on the OLS-E standards. Vary instructional techniques to address diverse student learning styles.
• Provide Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) as per each student's IEP.
• Support students in the development of communication, adaptive functioning, cognitive, and motor skills.
• Prepare and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP).  Facilitate IEP meetings.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and documentation.
• Evaluate the academic needs of students. Use formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student learning and progress.
• Write Progress Reports every 9-weeks based on student IEP data.
• Complete job-related trainings (e.g., blood borne pathogens, safety drills). These will be provided by Capstone Academy and the residential facility. 

Qualifications:
 

• Secure and maintain appropriate Ohio Department of Education and Workforce license.
• Clear FBI and BCI Background checks
• Maintain a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required trainings, including but not limited to:  First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, Blood Borne Pathogens, and others deemed appropriate for the position.
• Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Embody high ethical standards and integrity.  Accept responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Adhere to Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, policies of assigned worksite, and to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Promote the proper use, care, and security of Educational Service Center (ESC) property.  Report misconduct, vandalism, equipment malfunctions and other concerns.
• Exhibit consistent, impartial and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
• Proficient in office protocols, data entry, spelling, proofreading, and the correct use of grammar.
• Demonstrate dependability/flexibility and reacts productively to interruptions/emerging priorities.
• Give thorough attention to detail and effective customer service.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities as required by law.
• Cross train with other staff, participates in meetings, and attend professional development in-services.
• Maintain confidentiality of information relating to students.
• Perform other specific job-related duties as required.

Working Conditions: 
 

• Risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids and/or communicable diseases.
• Risk of exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors.  Exposure to wet or slippery surfaces.
• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching and standing.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies and/or equipment.
• Must have ability to occasionally move up to 50 lbs.
• Operate and/or ride in a vehicle.

• Work at various heights, in confined spaces and/or in variable/diminished lighting.