What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervention Specialist - Hearing Impaired position at NWOESC MULTIPLE LOCATIONS?
The Intervention Specialist - Hearing Imparied will:
- Support school personnel in providing interventions and instructional strategies to improve student achievement for students with hearing impairments.
- Provide guidance and recommendations for accommodations.
- Participate in assessments and serve on IEP teams as requested.
- Provide direct services to students as needed.
Qualifications (partial list):
Must hold proper Ohio State Board of Education Intervention Specialist licensure, or be eligible to obtain a supplemental license. https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure
This position requires the Hearing Impaired (P-12) (196116) license.
- 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):
- 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.
- Develop and implement 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.
- Evaluate student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports and/or report cards.
- Uses positive behavioral support techniques.
- Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.
- Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
- Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
CONTRACT: Effective for the 2026–2027 school year and beyond.
LOCATION: Service locations will be determined based on district needs and may include assignments in Paulding County as well as the NwOESC service area. This is an itinerant position requiring travel to multiple school sites to provide services within students’ Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
DEADLINE: Open until filled.
SALARY: In accordance with the adopted salary schedule, based on education and experience.
BENEFITS: Eligible employees working 25 hours or more per week receive paid sick and personal leave, along with access to health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Participation in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) is included.
APPLY TO: Submit an online application at www.nwoesc.org under Employment Opportunities.
https://nwoesc.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx