K-5 Intervention Specialist-Mild/Moderate Teacher

POSTING

Position Open: The Ridgemont Local School District is accepting applications for the following position for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year:

Position: K-5 Intervention Specialist-Mild/Moderate Teacher

Ridgemont is looking for someone who is passionate about the following beliefs:

-The learning experience should be centered on student voice, passion, and ownership.

-Collaboration among partners empowers, challenges, supports, guides, and makes us unafraid to innovate.

-In the freedom to fail and grow as we explore new ways to think and do.

-Service is our tool to instill a productive connection with community and meaningful life experiences for our staff and students.

-Rigorous academics are foundational to collaboration, innovation, and service which cause us to explore boundaries and redefine them.

-Our staff and students bring value to the world and should always be treated with the highest integrity

Qualifications: Valid Driver's License

B.C.I. Background Check

State of Ohio Teacher Certificate/License

K-12 / K-5 Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist Teaching License 

District: Ridgemont Local School District - 

Ridgemont Board of Education seeks qualified candidates to assume teaching and student supervision responsibilities. 

Apply to: Mrs. Candi Bodey, Student Services/Assistant Principal

560 W. Taylor St., Mt. Victory, Ohio 43340

candi.bodey@ridgemont.k12.oh.us

Application 

Deadline: Until Filled

RIDGEMONT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: INTERVENTION SPECIALIST File 304

Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective: Plans, implements and assesses individualized students specifically in early childhood reading intervention services.

Minimum · Valid state department of education license/certificate as determined at the time of appointment.

Qualifications: · Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.

· Anticipates time constraints.  Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.

· Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.

· Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.  Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.

· Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful decision-making skills.  Interprets information accurately.  Evaluates options thoroughly.  Develops reasonable solutions to resolve issues.

· Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

· Meets all mandated health screening requirements.

NOTE:  The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Essential 1.  Teaches assigned students.  Plans and implements academic intervention plans that

Functions: help students meet state academic content and performance standards · Communicates program objectives/performance expectations to students/parents and staff.

· Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy.  Organizes subject content and learning goals.  Prepares instructional materials.  Arranges the classroom for instruction.

· Uses a variety of assessments to evaluate learning styles and academic needs of students.

· Develops educational experiences and varies instructional techniques to effectively engage and advance student learning.  Sustains educational environments that promote high levels of student learning/achievement.  Actively collaborates with staff.  Share effective instructional strategies.

· Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress.

· Collaborates with staff to identify/resolve problems that impede student participation in appropriate learning activities.  Helps ensure assessment procedures support non-biased planning activities.

· Follows district protocols to safeguard student information shared with staff and referral sources.

· Identifies services and alternative instructional approaches that enhance student achievement.

· Help ensure services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.

· Plans/implements student intervention strategies that produce tangible evidence-based benefits within specified time-frames.  Monitors intervention efficacy to improve outcomes.

· Helps students improve behavior that limits participation in traditional school environments.

· Provides opportunities for all students to participate in an inclusive educational environment.

· Provides accommodations/modifications as needed (e.g., differentiated curriculum, equipment adaptations, extended time, study guides, reading/transcribing assistance, etc.).

· Advocates for students.  Observes student demeanor.  Investigates/reports atypical behavior.

· Helps students better understand themselves, make appropriate choices and grow academically.  Promotes cultural awareness, self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking and creativity skills.

· Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.

· Evaluates student achievement/performance.  Prepares progress reports.

· Proctors state/district testing activities as directed.  Upholds mandated security procedures.

· Assists with multi-factored evaluation (MFE) as directed.  Meets mandated paperwork time lines.

· Ensures that student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.

2.  Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public image.

· Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment.  Completes all assigned duties.

· Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.  Functions as part of a cohesive team.

· Encourages community participation in school-sponsored activities.

· Helps students understand/embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.

· Maintains a professional appearance.  Wears work attire appropriate for the position.

· Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

· Pursues the continuous advancement of academic standards.

· Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

· Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.

3.  Maintains open/effective communications.  Serves as an information resource.

· Actively participates in staff meetings, conferences and other required school activities.

· Prepares/maintains accurate records.  Submits required paperwork on time.

· Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.

· Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.

· Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.

· Uses diplomacy/self-control when dealing with other individuals.  Respects diversity.

4.  Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.

· Keeps current with advances in technology associated with work assignments.

· Maintains applicable credentials.  Complies with all state licensure requirements.

· Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.

5.  Takes precautions to ensure safety.  Helps manage/eliminate risks.

· Intervenes to prevent/stop bullying and inappropriate student behavior.

· Provides appropriate supervision.  Implements effective pupil management procedures.  Upholds the student conduct code.  Maintains high expectations for acceptable student behavior.

· Reports suspected child abuse/neglect to civil authorities as required by law.

· Watches for situations that may indicate a problem.

6.  Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

· Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.

· Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.

Working Safety is essential to job performance.  Employees must exercise caution and comply with

Conditions: standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:

· Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.

· Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.

· Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.

· Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.

· Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.

· Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.

· Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted 

Evaluation: by the Ridgemont Local School District.

The Ridgemont Local School District is an equal opportunity employer.  This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed.  This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events.