VACANCY NOTICE:  Intervention Specialist- Grade 8
LOCATION:  Wooster High School

EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 School Year
POSTING DATE: March 19, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 25 at 11:59 p.m. or Until Filled
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ohio Licensure Intervention Specialist (Mild to Moderate or Moderate to Intensive)
• Master's Degree preferred
• Highly Qualified in all four (4) major content areas
• Excellent evaluations and performance reviews
• Familiarity with Ohio's New Learning Standards
• Training and experience with the use of computers and other educational technology as teaching tools
• Demonstrates experience with Positive Behavioral Supports and has documented evidence of intensive and moderate research-based interventions
• Demonstrates ability to develop well-written IEPs with evidence of standards-based instruction
• Demonstrates ability to consistently plan and execute an educational program to accommodate the needs of students as prescribed by the IEP
• Demonstrates ability to keep accurate records of progress toward IEP goals and objectives     
• Completes necessary reports and record keeping as required by state and local policies and procedures
• Demonstrates experience with inclusive instructional models to assure that all students with needs are taught in the least restrictive environment
• Demonstrates ability in assessing students learning styles and developing multi-modal teaching strategies
• Assists students in assessing their abilities and in establishing educational, vocational, and occupational goals in keeping with those abilities
• Demonstrates ability to develop rapport with student, parents, teachers and administrators       
• Communicates regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of students
• Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively within inter-disciplinary teams and participate in the following: TBTs, RtI meetings, placement meetings, IEP meetings, and parent conferences
• Supports students' behavior needs by following behavior plans consistently and communicating behavior plans to all team members for behavior consistency

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates (unless current employees) must pass a criminal background investigation prior to employment.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Internal Candidates:  Submit APPLITRACK application by the posting deadline
• External Candidates:  A submitted APPLITRACK application and a current resume must be received online by the posting deadline. Paper documents will not be accepted.
• Substitutes and General's Club Only Employees:  Apply as an external candidate

Applitrack Link:http://www.applitrack.com/wooster/onlineapp or visit www.woostercityschools.org and click on Employment to navigate to all current postings

**Wooster City School District is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.