<p>Anticipated Opening: High School Intervention Specialist</p> <p>School Year: 2025-2026</p> <p>Location: Northridge High School</p> <p>Grade Level: High School (9-12)</p> <p>Northridge Local Schools is seeking a qualified and passionate Intervention Specialist to join our high school team for the 2025-2026 school year. This is an anticipated opening and an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative and student-focused environment.</p> <p>Qualifications & Certifications (per Ohio requirements):</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field from an accredited institution.</p> <p>Licensure:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Valid Ohio Department of Education Intervention Specialist license for grades 9-12. Acceptable areas include:</p> </li><li> <p>Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate Needs (K-12)</p> </li><li> <p>Intervention Specialist: Moderate/Intensive Needs (K-12)</p> </li><li> <p>Or equivalent licensure appropriate for secondary education.</p> </li></ul> <p>Reading Instruction Requirement:</p> <ul> <li>Completion of at least 12 semester hours in the teaching of reading, including phonics, as required by the Ohio Administrative Code. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience developing and implementing IEPs</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies</p> </li><li> <p>Strong collaboration and communication skills</p> </li></ul> <p>Contract: 185 days</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>To view the job description, click here: Intervention Specialist or see the attached document.</p> <p>Once you have completed the application, please email Dr. Katie Karacson, Director of Special Education, your resume and cover letter to kkaracson@northridgevikings.org.</p>