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Intervention Specialist 26-27 School Year

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health

Cincinnati, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Intervention, Administrative Skills, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Intervention, Best Practices, Crisis Intervention, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Driver's License, Educational Evaluation, Educational Testing, Lesson Plans, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Retirement Plan, Special Education, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
1 day ago
Monday to Friday - 7:30am - 3:30pm

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Licensed Intervention Specialists

Currently looking for educators to join our team for the 2026-2027 School Year

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required, degree in Special Education highly preferred
  • Ohio teaching license required, Intervention Specialist license highly preferred
  • Experience working with students with behavioral and mental health challenges preferred
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
Job Summary:

The Intervention Specialist provides individualized academic instruction to students in a classroom setting and ensures lesson plans align with Ohio Department of Education content standards. This role actively participates in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and strategy sheets, monitors student progress, and adjusts interventions based on data. The Intervention Specialist collaborates with parents, staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support student growth and maintain compliance with state standards.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Instruction & Lesson Planning
  • Provide individualized academic instruction to students in a classroom setting
  • Create and align lesson plans to Ohio Department of Education content standards
  • Ensure instruction is engaging and differentiated to meet individual student needs
  • Maintain student work portfolios in alignment with program standards
IEP Development & Progress Monitoring
  • Participate in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and strategy sheets
  • Implement IEPs as prescribed and monitor student progress toward goals
  • Use assessment data to adjust academic and behavioral interventions
  • Complete IEP progress reports and grades for report cards
Documentation & Administrative Tasks
  • Complete required paperwork, including lesson plans, incident reports, and restraint reports
  • Administer educational testing and assessments
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with state operating standards
Collaboration & Communication
  • Communicate weekly with parents/guardians regarding student progress
  • Lead communication efforts with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Collaborate with other agency programs to share resources and best practices
  • Actively participate in daily debriefings, student meetings, and staff meetings
Student Support & Role Modeling
  • Promote age-appropriate social skills, self-care, problem-solving, and emotional regulation
  • Function as a positive role model for students at all times
  • Support students' academic growth and behavioral development
Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Ensure lesson plans and instruction comply with Ohio Department of Education standards
  • Utilize assessment data to inform instructional decisions
  • Participate in adjusting treatment and IEP plans to maximize student progress
Work Schedule, Pay, & Benefits
  • Follows a 10-month education schedule, paid across 12 months (June and July off)
  • Licensed Intervention Specialist Bachelor level starting at $46,500 and goes up depending on experience
  • Licensed Intervention Specialist Master level starting at $50,650 and goes up depending on experience
  • Full benefits package includes:
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Retirement plan
    • Tuition assistance
    • Public Loan Forgiveness eligibility
    • Paid time off and holidays
Work Environment
  • Classroom setting with exposure to students with behavioral challenges
  • May encounter verbal or physical aggression and bodily fluids
  • Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds and participate in crisis intervention techniques


About Us:

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati's most prolific non-profit organization, specializing in education, therapeutic health services, and autism support for vulnerable youth and their families. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for both staff and clients.

Our Culture: Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati's most prolific non-profit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services and autism services for vulnerable, at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers. Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is proud to embrace our ideals of an equal opportunity workplace by actions as well as our words. We lead our community with respect and tolerance, internally and externally, and we expect our employees to embrace this ideal and express it in their day-to-day interactions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

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