Job Description
Intervention Specialist: On-Site Support (Behavior, Mental Wellness & Instructional Support) Position Overview The Montgomery County Educational Service Center is seeking a passionate and adaptive Intervention Specialist (IS) to join our On-Site Support (OSS) Team. This specialized role is designed for an IS who thrives in a collaborative environment and is dedicated to supporting the instructional, academic and behavioral needs of students (with and without disabilities), while also providing meaningful support for staff and families. By leveraging IS-specific expertise in differentiated instruction, curriculum modification, classroom design and structure, and data-driven interventions, this role works directly with schools to design, implement, and sustain Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports. These supports address a full continuum of student needs. including academic gaps, behavioral challenges, and complex learning profiles, by strengthening instructional environments and reducing barriers to engagement and participation. This role includes supporting a range of educational settings, including general education classrooms as well as more specialized environments serving students with intensive needs (e.g., specific learning disabilities, autism, emotional/behavioral needs, and low incidence disabilities). The focus is not only on individual students, but on building sustainable classroom systems that improve outcomes for all learners. This position is ideal for a licensed professional who is skilled at managing multiple projects, enjoys contributing to a multidisciplinary team, and is committed to applying neuroscience-informed instructional practices across both preventative and intensive levels of support. Key Responsibilities Include Instructional & Classroom Design: Partnering with educators to design and adapt classroom environments, routines, and instructional practices that improve access, engagement, and regulation for a wide range of learners, including students with complex needs. Behavioral & Regulatory Supports: Delivering therapeutic and consultative supports that address self-regulation, behavior, and engagement, including collaboration with teams to develop and implement individualized plans for students with more intensive needs. Mental Wellness Integration: Supporting school teams in implementing strategies that promote resilience, emotional regulation, and overall student well-being across Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems. Sensory Processing & Environment: Developing activities that enhance sensory processing and conducting environmental analyses to identify and remove barriers to participation, particularly in classrooms serving students with autism, multiple disabilities, and other complex profiles. MTSS & PBIS Leadership: Strengthening Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports by helping teams identify patterns, triggers, and effective strategies that align with both behavioral and mental wellness frameworks. Staff Coaching & Capacity Building: Providing professional development and job-embedded coaching to school staff on classroom systems, instructional supports, behavior, and adult regulation, ensuring sustainable implementation across settings. Project & Team Contribution: Actively managing multiple school-based initiatives while collaborating with the OSS team to deliver coordinated, wraparound supports for students, staff, and families. Inclusive Advocacy: Serving as a liaison between schools and community resources while advocating for inclusive practices and equitable access for all students across educational environments. Qualifications Licensure: Valid Ohio State Board of Education Intervention Specialist license (required). Core Skills: Expertise in evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions, differentiated instruction, curriculum adaptation, and data-driven decision-making within an MTSS framework. Professional Attributes: Ability to work across a continuum of student needs, from universal supports to intensive interventions, while managing multiple priorities with flexibility, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills. Communication: Ability to translate specialized instructional knowledge into clear, actionable strategies that align with academic and behavioral goals for educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Position Details Location: Montgomery County Educational Service Center, Site determined by student and district needs Start Date: August 1, 2026 Contract: 200 days (prorated based on start date) Salary: Commensurate with experience, aligned with the approved salary schedule Join Our Team Join a dynamic team committed to strengthening instructional environments and supporting students across a full continuum of needs - behavioral, developmental, and mental wellness - so that every student can access learning and thr