Intervention Specialist (Preschool)Buckeye Central Local Sch District • New Washington, Ohio, United States
Intervention Specialist (Preschool)
Buckeye Central Local Sch District
- New Washington, Ohio, United States
- New Washington, Ohio, United States
About
Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood
Date Posted:
3/30/2026
Location:
Buckeye Central Preschool (PK)
Date Available:
08/01/2026
Closing Date:
04/13/2026
BUCKEYE CENTRAL LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: TEACHER - INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (PRESCHOOL) File 310
Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor
Job Objective: Works with students, parents, and teachers to identify barriers limiting access, participation, and/or academic progress. Develops goals and objectives with benchmarks for identified students.
Minimum • Holds/maintains required Ohio Department of Education credentials.
Qualifications: • Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).
Note: Additional training may be required (e.g., blood borne pathogen, child abuse/neglect, communicable disease, CPR, first aid/injury prevention, nonviolent crisis intervention, etc.).
Essential 1. Develops and manages individualized learning strategies for students falling below
Functions: district standards. Documents student progress to gauge the efficacy of interventions.
• Implements initiatives that support continuous improvement in student participation and achievement.
• Participates in the Evaluation Team Report (ETR) process. Uses impartial inclusive assessment strategies to obtain objective student data. Plans student services relevant to needs.
• When needed, assists with Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA). Helps develop Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) that target and change undesirable behaviors.
• Encourages active family participation in intervention planning.
• Prepares legally compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Identifies current levels of performance, short-term objectives, annual goals, service duration, evaluation procedures, etc.
• Develops lesson plans consistent with state learning standards and district curriculum goals.
• Continues to grow and develop professionally, learning research-driven best practices.
• Aligns teaching strategies with the learning styles of students. Implements evidence-based instructional strategies that produce quantifiable benefits within well-defined time frames.
• Helps students develop educational goals that are specific, relevant, measurable, and attainable.
• Communicates effectively with parents/guardians and families.
• Provides a highly structured learning environment for program participants. Advances academic performance using behavior modification, guided instruction, and peer group accountability.
• Helps stakeholders understand how the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) and Specially Designed Instruction (SDIs) relate to educational goals and objectives.
• Uses formative and summative assessments to track student progress. Provides timely feedback.
• Implements developmentally and cognitively appropriate extensions of classroom instruction. (e.g., behavioral strategies, instructional program adaptations, push-in/pull-out support, etc.).
• Advocates for students. Promotes access to inclusive educational opportunities for all students.
• Implements effective pupil management procedures. Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior. Helps students acquire skills to enhance appropriate behavior (e.g., functional communication, self-regulation, socialization, etc.).
• Helps students make good decisions and improve personal skills. Encourages creativity, critical thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical behavior, and self-reliance.
• Maintains effective document and records management systems. Prepares accurate, timely files. Monitors compliance reporting deadlines. Ensures the integrity and security of confidential materials. Complies with district records retention and disposal policies.
• Proctors mandated testing activities. Upholds test security procedures.
• Ensures student lists, lesson plans, and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
2. Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality results. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules.
3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
• Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.
• Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity.
4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.
5. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.
• Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
• Protects district property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
• Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or suspected child abuse/neglect.
6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• Helps implement district strategies to advance organizational goals.
Performance Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual
Evaluation: agreements and district administrative procedures.
Working The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic
Conditions: information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), or any other legally protected category.
Safety is essential to job performance. The district is an alcohol and drug-free work environment. Employees must comply with district policies, workplace safety regulations, and health laws.
This job description is not intended to establish a contract or alter the terms of board-authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates, and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.
Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory compliance, technological innovations, and unforeseen events.
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