Intervention Specialist → $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

ChanceLight, Inc.; Euclid, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Virtual Medical & Mental HealthS

Advocacy & Navigation Support

Pet Insurance Options

Perks-At-Work Employee Discounts

Tuition Discounts

No-Cost Continuing Education & General

Flexible Learning Options and Academic

Small Learning Communities

Highly Collaborative Culture

Autonomy and Innovation

Small Class Sizes

No After-School Activity Obligations

Built-in Administrative Time

Job summary

ChanceLight Education in Euclid, OH seeks an Intervention Specialist to lead instructional processes for Grades 1–5 with IEPs, delivering targeted instruction and creating personalized lesson plans aligned to state standards.

Responsibilities include PBIS implementation, differentiation, data tracking, and collaboration with families and staff to support student growth in a dynamic education environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or related field.
• OH state Intervention Specialist credentials (Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Intensive, PK-5).
• Ability to obtain crisis management training certification.
• Experience with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction in special education.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional process for Grades 1-5 with IEPs in learning center or classroom.
• Deliver targeted instruction and create comprehensive lesson plans aligned to standards.
• Implement PBIS strategies and track student progress with detailed reports.
• Differentiate instruction and support co-teaching environments for diverse learners.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and interventions; adapt curricula as needed.
• Maintain organized, safe classroom and collaborate with families, colleagues, and admins.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organization

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

OH Intervention Specialist credentials (M/M, M/I, PK-5)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Instructional technology

Database entry

Job description

Locations

ChanceLight Education Euclid, OH 44117, USA

Description

Starting Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 /year based on experience PLUS $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education , a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking an Intervention Specialist to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you're passionate about empowering students with diverse learning needs, thrive in a collaborative and dynamic educational environment, and bring creativity, patience, a solution-focused mindset, a sense of humor, and an unwavering commitment to student growth — We Should Talk!

Benefits You Don't See in Most District Jobs:

• Free Virtual Medical & Mental Health Services
• Advocacy & Navigation Support
• Pet Insurance Options
• Perks-At-Work Employee Discounts Program
• Clear Advancement Pathways
• Tuition Discounts
• No-Cost Continuing Education & General Education Courses
• Flexible Learning Options and Academic Partnerships
• Small Learning Communities
• Highly Collaborative Culture
• Autonomy and Innovation
• Small Class Sizes
• No After-School Activity Obligations
• Built-in Administrative Time

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As an Intervention Specialist, you'll lead the instructional process for students in Grades 1-5 with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), designing dynamic and personalized learning experiences within the learning center and/or classroom. Your role includes delivering targeted instruction, utilizing innovative curriculum resources, integrating educational software, and creating comprehensive lesson plans and schedules tailored to the diverse physical, emotional, and educational needs of each student, in alignment with state and school standards.

• Creating an inclusive, collaborative environment that actively involves students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the educational process.
• Establishing a classroom climate built on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations, emphasizing social development, personal accountability, and positive group interactions by modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Implementing and consistently reinforcing school-wide and classroom-specific PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, reward systems, and appropriate consequences.
• Tracking and documenting student progress, maintaining accurate student files, and generating comprehensive reports detailing student achievements and activities.
• Delivering differentiated and targeted instruction individually or collaboratively in a co-teaching environment to effectively meet IEP‑specified educational goals.
• Adapting and modifying curricular content and instructional approaches to accommodate the diverse learning styles and capabilities of students, providing guidance to instructional staff on differentiation methods.
• Utilizing varied and engaging instructional methods, resources, and educational software to effectively respond to and support diverse student needs and interests.
• Managing student caseload responsibilities, including developing, updating, and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), goals, and interventions.
• Preparing detailed daily lesson plans and organizing instructional materials that align with curriculum standards and individual student objectives.
• Maintaining an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment, managing supplies, furniture, and resources effectively according to established procedures.
• Staying informed on current research-based instructional practices, trends, and developments in special education and subject-specific areas to continually enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Responding openly and constructively to feedback from formal evaluations and informal observations, actively pursuing ongoing professional growth.
• Supporting the school community by performing additional duties as assigned, contributing positively to the overall success of the educational program.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining one or more of the following OH state special education instruction credentials:
  • Intervention Specialist - Mild/Moderate Educational Needs (K-12)
  • Intervention Specialist - Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs (K-12)
  • Primary Intervention Specialist (PK-5)
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
• Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision‑making ability.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is Chance to transform lives through education!

If you’re energized by the idea of small classes, strong support, real impact and benefits that put your wellbeing front and center — This Is Your Chance!

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Positive Behavior Intervention and Support

Intermediate

Student Engagement

Intermediate

Problem Solving

Advanced

Decision Making

Advanced

Advanced

Computer Skills

Advanced

Effective Teaching Strategies

Intermediate

Differentiated Instruction

Intermediate

Elementary Education

Intermediate

Self-Contained Classroom

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Education or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Crisis Prevention Inst

Any of the following:

Intervention Specialist

SPED - Mild-Moderate

SPED - Moderate-Severe

Primary Intervention Spec