Intervention Specialist - Pre-K

Dayton Public Schools is seeking high-quality certified educators to join our team in the 2026-2027 school year.

Ideal candidates will inspire, educate, and empower our young scholars; exemplifying the 5 C's of DPS: Culture, Commitment, Communication, Collaboration, and Customer Service to nurture the young minds of our future leaders.

SUMMARY

Plan, implement, evaluate, and manage curriculum and instructional strategies to address the individual needs of special education students. Present appropriate learning experiences consistent with the school district's mission and mandated requirements. Provide personalized guidance and support to help students realize their intellectual, social and vocational potentials. Actively involve parents and colleagues as learning partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate knowledge of all policies, rules, and regulations of the Dayton Board of Education and the Ohio Department of Education/Special Education Division. Comply with all Federal mandates as they apply to students with disabilities.
• Provide specially-designed instruction to assigned students.
• Work collaboratively with staff and service providers for students on their caseload to develop individualized, objective, and measurable goals and objectives for students individualized education programs.
• Work collaboratively with general education teachers to determine appropriate accommodations and interventions for students for their individualized education program
• Work collaboratively with teachers and service providers to complete IEP Progress Reports for those students on his/her caseload
• Use student data from formative and summative assessments to plan instructional delivery.
• Participate in teacher-based teams to analyze data and adapt instruction to impact student learning.
• Utilize reflective practices to improve instructional approaches and adapt to changes in learning methods.
• Implement the District's classroom management strategies and program.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with students, parents, and other staff.
• Attend Staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply via the Dayton Area School Consortium linked within this posting - uploading their current resume and educator license, as well as their academic transcripts.

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