Intervention Specialist

Job Address:

707 E Jenkins Street Columbus, OH 43207

 

Job Summary:
The Intervention Specialist at Kids Thrive Pediatric Mental Health plays a vital role in providing educational instruction and behavioral support to children in a therapeutic setting. The Intervention Specialist collaborates with mental health professionals and supports staff to create a structured, supportive, and engaging learning environment tailored to the needs of children facing behavioral and emotional challenges. 

Education:

• Active Ohio intervention specialist license strongly preferred
• Completion of resident educator program strongly preferred
• Alternative license with strongly relevant experiences considered

Experience:

• At least two years of classroom teaching experience with K-6 behavioral health populations
• Experience maintaining compliant special education documentation, including administering assessments, reporting progress and providing input for IEPS, ETRs and any other requirements
• Experience implementing positive behavior supports, trauma-informed care and related supports and interventions

Position Requirements:

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with individualized education goals and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide direct instruction in core academic subjects while integrating social-emotional learning strategies.
• Adapt instructional methods to meet the diverse needs of students with behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Collaborate with therapists, behavioral specialists, and other support staff to reinforce therapeutic strategies in the classroom.
• Utilize positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) to manage classroom behavior effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, behavior, and educational achievements.
• Communicate regularly with families, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency in interventions and academic support.
• Assist in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Participate in professional development training related to trauma-informed care, behavioral health, and special education strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• Adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communications skills.