Elementary School Intervention Specialist at Cardington Lincoln Local School District

The following certified vacancy is available for the 2025-2026 school year:

1. Position: Intervention Specialist (Grades K–4)
   Location: Cardington-Lincoln Elementary
   
   

   About the Role:
   We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Intervention Specialist to join our elementary team. This position will support students in grades K–4 by providing targeted interventions, collaborating with classroom teachers, and helping every student grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

   Key Responsibilities:

   • Provide individualized and small-group instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
   • Collaborate with general education teachers, aides, and related service staff to develop and implement effective strategies.
   • Write, monitor, and update IEPs in compliance with state and federal requirements.
   • Collect and analyze data to track student progress and adjust interventions.
   • Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
   • Communicate effectively with families to build strong home–school partnerships.

   Qualifications:

   • Valid Intervention Specialist license (K–12) or eligibility for licensure in the State of Ohio
   • Strong knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices and behavior supports.
   • Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
   • Passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs.

   Why Join Us?

   • A supportive, collaborative team culture.
   • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
   • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children every day.

The ideal candidate for this position will posses an Intervention Specials License. 

The Board may also consider candidates with a Bachelors degree who are willing to complete an alternative licensure pathway.

The District

Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools is located in Morrow County about an hour north of the Columbus metropolitan area. The district educates just over 1,000 students in three banded schools. The elementary school serves grades pre-K through 4. The middle school is grades 5 and 8 and the high school is grades 9 through 12.

Cardington-Lincoln has had a long and proud history of high academic achievement throughout the state and nationally. Their mission is to lead ALL students to college, career and civic readiness. Both the High School and Elementary School have been named to ODE’s Schools of Promise and the Elementary was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education.  The district’s agricultural education and the FFA chapter have earned numerous individual and chapter awards. Project Lead the Way and High Schools that work initiatives have seen significant growth and success with pre-engineering students. 

The district offers additional opportunities through arts, athletics and other co-curricular activities. Important educational partners include the ESC of Central Ohio, Marion Technical College, Ohio State University Marion, and Tri-Rivers Career Center. 
Strong community support has allowed the district to do well both academically and financially. In November of 2017, the residents of the district renewed a five-year 0.75% income tax that allowed the district to pursue expanded programs and opportunities for its students.

The Community

Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools are located in beautiful rural central Ohio. The district includes the villages of Cardington and Fulton and portions of six townships in Morrow and Marion Counties. 

Cardington is a quiet community of approximately 2,000 residents. Two businessmen, Peleg Bunker and Horton Howard established a carding mill for the purpose of preparing cloth for the garment industry in 1824. The presence of the fiber carding machine led to the name, Cardington. The village was devastated by a major tornado on June 13, 1981 but has persevered and today is home to the Cardington Industrial Park and two major manufacturers, Cardington Yutaka Technologies and Adelet.

Although the district is located in a rural setting, major retailers and the many athletic and cultural events of the Columbus area are easily accessible, giving Cardington-Lincoln residents the joy and comfort of small-town life and the variety and opportunities of a major metropolitan area.

The Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.