2026-27 Intervention Specialist

Young World Physical Education; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Professional development opportunities

Participation in STRS or SERS

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Intervention Specialist for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves supporting students with special needs, designing appropriate curriculum, and collaborating with teachers and families. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, preferred urban teaching experience, and a valid Ohio Special Education license. The position offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits, including medical and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years of teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in an urban setting strongly preferred.
• Valid Ohio Special Education license or in process of obtaining one.

Responsibilities

• Support students through all content areas and abilities.
• Design and deliver appropriate curriculum and instruction.
• Manage a caseload of students with IEPs.

Skills

Passionate about urban education

Experience providing targeted instruction

Exceptional communication skills

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

Job Description

Breakthrough Public Schools (BPS) is seeking an Intervention Specialist – Special Education Teachers for the 2026‑27 school year. Teaching at Breakthrough Public Schools is a rewarding experience where dedicated staff work to impact more than 3,000 students across ten tuition‑free schools serving grades K‑8. Breakthrough has been recognized as the top‑performing network of K‑8 charter schools in Cleveland, honored by local, state, and national organizations for excellence in teaching, leadership, and student achievement. Each day we continue our mission to build equitable, anti‑racist environments and cultures in our schools where scholars and adults can grow and thrive. We provide opportunities for educators to grow as professionals and build leadership skills to expand their impact in the classroom, within their school, or in the Breakthrough network.

Essential Functions

• Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians, and coworkers.
• Support students through all content areas and abilities.
• Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction which reflects observations and goals of individual children.
• Establish a classroom culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students.
• Work with faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment.
• Share best practices with other teachers and collaborate with them to improve instructional and assessment practices.
• Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress.
• Collaborate with Compliance Managers on IEP development and process.
• Keep the classroom environment organized, attractive and safe.
• Interact frequently and respectfully with students.
• Provide targeted small group instruction to students throughout the day.
• Provide direct service to students to help them achieve their IEP goals.
• Work collaboratively with grade‑level teams across content areas.
• Assist teachers with differentiation in the classroom.
• Collaborate as part of the student intervention referral team.
• Support with assessment of students as a proctor and monitor of examinations, including the administration of testing accommodations.
• Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the needs of exceptional learners.
• Manage a caseload of students with IEPs: to progress monitor IEP goals and services and respond to the data.
• Facilitate testing accommodations.
• Assist with non‑instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities.
• Keep accurate and organized records of student information.
• Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Special Education or related field.

Experience

• 2 years of teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in an urban setting strongly preferred.

Licensure and Certification

• Valid Ohio Special Education license or in the process of obtaining a valid Ohio Special Education license.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Passionate about urban education and working in communities that have historically been underserved and under‑resourced.
• Experience providing targeted and individualized instruction to students with special needs.
• Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges, and achieve results.
• Exceptional communication skills: shines in front of the classroom and through written and verbal communication.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized.
• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship‑building with students and colleagues.
• Uses data to drive instruction.
• Receptive to feedback and desire to grow professionally.
• Has the work ethic and desire to go above and beyond.

Benefits

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, participation in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS), paid life, STD, LTD, supplemental life insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, paid holidays and vacation, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Breakthrough Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.