NWOESC- Intervention Specialist/VI

The VI Intervention Specialist will:

• Provide guidance and recommendations for accommodations.
• Support students with functional vision challenges.
• Provide specialized Braille instruction. 
• Participate in assessments and serve on IEP teams as requested.
• Assess a student’s functional vision and recommend curricular modifications.
• Provide direct services to students as needed.
• Support school personnel in providing interventions and instructional strategies to improve student achievement for students with visual impairments.

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 Visually Impaired (P-12) (196109) teacher 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):

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.
• 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.
• Ensures student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
• Uses positive behavioral support techniques.

1. Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.
2. Maintains open/effective communications.  Serves as a reliable information resource.
3. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

CONTRACT:  Per the 2025-26 school calendar and beyond. 

LOCATION: Public school districts in Henry, Fulton, Williams and Defiance counties; as well as neighboring counties including Wood and/or Lucas (Specific assignment to be determined.)

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 (STRS).

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. 

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.