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Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
7/30/2026
Location:
Fairfield County Educational Service Center
2026-2027 Sign-On Bonus for fully licensed Intervention Specialists who are not currently employed in Fairfield County. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 will be paid in three (3) installments on the first pay of each contract year as follows: FY27: $5,000; FY28: $2,500; FY29: $2,500. Failure to return each contract year will result in forfeiture of the remaining bonus payments.
Intervention Specialist (Various Locations)
Title: Intervention Specialist-Multi Handicapped
Qualifications:
• Possession of baccalaureate or higher degree in an approved program for special
education
• Valid Ohio License
• HQT
• Strong knowledge of IDEA requirements/guidelines and Ohio's Operating Standards
for the Education of Children with Disabilities
• Required criminal background check
• Meets USCIS I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Reports To: Superintendent/Designee
Job Goal: Provide an appropriate and quality educational program to students who have a
wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities and develop
the students' academic skills in area(s) determined by the IEP (Individualized
Educational Plan) and building data.
Performance Responsibilities:
1.Provides an appropriate educational program for students in accordance with adopted State Board of
Education rules and Fairfield County ESC policies and procedures.
2.Develops, implements, and evaluates an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for each student in the class
including parent goals.
3.Uses with the students a variety of instructional strategies, interventions, and accommodations to improve their
success in school.
4.Provide clear objectives for all lessons and projects and clearly communicate the objectives to the students.
5.Administers and adheres to IDEA requirements/guidelines and the Ohio's Operating Standards for the
Education of Children with Disabilities.
6.Consults with administrative and supervisory personnel regarding progress and problems of students and the
program.
7.Works cooperatively with other classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of the students to
the entire staff to assure the integration of the students into the total school program.
8.Responsible for the collection of data for providing appropriate classroom instruction, accommodations and/or
interventions.
9.Coordinate with supervisor all necessary testing requirements i.e. schedules, accommodations, alternate
assessments, etc.
10. Responsible for the collection of data needed for local, state, and federal reports, as necessary.
11. Assess students' progress, expectations, and goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents,
administration, and/or for the purpose of developing remediation plans.
12. Informs parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting expectations,
developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
13. Conducts parent-teacher conferences.
14. Responds to parent communication in a timely manner.
15. Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
16. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to
appropriate personnel for resolution.
17. Recommend policies, procedures, and programs essential to the needs of children with special needs.
18. Assist in screening, evaluating, and placement of children and the transition of a student to other programs.
19. Consults with nurse, psychologists, speech/language pathologist, audiologist, and other specialists working
with the students, and keeps supervisor abreast of all issues and/or concerns as it pertains to the students.
20. Organizes physical space of classroom for effective instruction.
21. Keeps records of attendance, progress, and all other records pertinent to the program and Fairfield County
ESC procedures guiding record keeping.
22. Maintains, oversees, and recommend repair or purchase of specialized learning equipment for use by faculty
and students.
23. Understand positive behavior and best practices for improving academic and behavior outcomes for all
students.
24. Undertakes continuing professional study including participation in the activities of professional organizations,
enrollment in university level classes, and personal investigation of current literature pertaining to children with
disabilities.
25. Attends in-service training sessions, as assigned by Fairfield County ESC Supervisor or
Superintendent/Designee.
26. Complies with policies and procedures established by the Fairfield County ESC and the Licensure Code of
Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Other Responsibilities:
1.Knowledge of Ohio's Learning Standards and IDEA Requirements.
2.Ability to work effectively with others.
3.Ability to communicate ideas and directions clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
4.Organizational and problem solving skills.
5.Ability to generate correspondence independently.
6.Respects confidences shared by the staff and operates in a discreet manner in all related matters.
7.Performs other tasks and assumes responsibilities as the Superintendent/Designee directs.
Additional Working Conditions:
1.Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
2.Occasional operation of vehicle under inclement weather conditions.
3.Occasional alternative/flexible hours/days.
4.Occasional travel.
5.Occasional interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and unruly children, and may need to assist with behavioral
interventions.
6.Occasional interruption of duties by staff and/or telephone.
7.Occasionally required to assist and lift children with mobility, medical, and physical needs, and occasionally
assist with getting children on and off transportation vehicles.
8.Supplemental contracts or compensation may be awarded by the district for additional duties and
responsibilities, at their discretion.
Note: The above lists are not ranked in order of importance.
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 required by the incumbent supervisor, appointing authority.