Position Type:
Student Support Services/Moderate to Intense Intervention Specialist
Date Posted:
2/18/2026
Location:
Capstone Academy
Date Available:
August 2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
ESC
Full-time Intervention Specialist (Portage County)
Capstone Academy is an Educational Service Center (ESC) of Northeast Ohio program located within a residential facility. The educational program provides services for medically-fragile students with profound multiple disabilities in grades K-12 (ages 3-22).
Capstone Academy is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Intervention Specialist position for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is for a self-contained, specialized classroom serving students with profound multiple disabilities and complex medical conditions. Candidates must possess a valid Intervention Specialist (K-12) license through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
The main duties include:
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Develop effective student educational experiences that engage and stimulate student learning, including lesson plans based on the Ohio Learning Standards Extended (OLS-E).
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Teach lessons based on the OLS-E standards. Vary instructional techniques to address diverse student learning styles.
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Provide Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) as per each student's IEP.
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Support students in the development of communication, adaptive functioning, cognitive, and motor skills.
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Prepare and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Facilitate IEP meetings.
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Maintain complete and accurate records and documentation.
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Evaluate the academic needs of students. Use formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student learning and progress.
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Write Progress Reports every 9-weeks based on student IEP data.
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Complete job-related trainings (e.g., blood borne pathogens, safety drills). These will be provided by Capstone Academy and the residential facility.
Qualifications:
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Secure and maintain appropriate Ohio Department of Education and Workforce license.
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Clear FBI and BCI Background checks
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Maintain a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
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Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required trainings, including but not limited to: First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, Blood Borne Pathogens, and others deemed appropriate for the position.
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Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
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Embody high ethical standards and integrity. Accept responsibility for decisions and conduct.
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Adhere to Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, policies of assigned worksite, and to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
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Promote the proper use, care, and security of Educational Service Center (ESC) property. Report misconduct, vandalism, equipment malfunctions and other concerns.
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Exhibit consistent, impartial and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
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Proficient in office protocols, data entry, spelling, proofreading, and the correct use of grammar.
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Demonstrate dependability/flexibility and reacts productively to interruptions/emerging priorities.
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Give thorough attention to detail and effective customer service.
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Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
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Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities as required by law.
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Cross train with other staff, participates in meetings, and attend professional development in-services.
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Maintain confidentiality of information relating to students.
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Perform other specific job-related duties as required.
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