Certified ESC Preschool Intervention Specialist- Anticipated

Olentangy Schools is seeking qualified candidates for multiple Preschool Intervention Specialist positions for the 2026-27 school year. The preschool classroom will serve a range of students, ages 3-5, that qualify for special education services; up to eight students with IEPs; and will have at least one preschool assistant. Qualified candidates will be employed through the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) and must hold or be eligible for valid and appropriate licensure (i.e., Early Childhood Intervention Specialist P-3 and early childhood general education license) for each position with the Ohio State Department of Education and Workforce.

Employment status: Certified, full-time, 185-day employment contract

Qualifications for the position include:

Valid and appropriate Ohio teaching certificate/license

Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university

Alternative to the above qualifications as Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Essential functions for the position include, but is not limited to:

Ensure the safety of students

Prepare clear and timely lesson plans

Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of the learners

Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the board approved maps

Observe ethics of the teaching profession

Candidates must submit an external online application in Applicant Tracking (SchoolSpring) and complete an online Teacher Candidate Assessment. In addition, a letter of interest and current resume must be uploaded within the Attachments section of the application. The online Teacher Candidate Assessment is sent via a link under separate email cover. On occasion, the email may end up in junk or spam mail. If so, the link will be titled "Do Not Reply" with the subject "Regarding your Olentangy Local Schools application". Keep in mind that the Teacher Candidate Assessment is a timed assessment, so please set aside approximately 45 minutes of uninterrupted time before you begin the process. Once the assessment is started, it must be completed within the designated time frame, and multiple attempts to complete the assessment are not permitted.

Specific positions will be posted daily; interested candidates should check our Job Board (SchoolSpring) regularly and apply for each specific position of interest.

Our mission is to facilitate maximum learning for each student. We focus on the needs of the whole child and strive to produce aware, global citizens who will be successful after graduation. We actively recruit top talent to join our "One Olentangy" community as we foster an environment that enables students and staff to achieve their goals.

Thank you for your interest in Olentangy Schools!