Intervention Specialist - Special Ed & Behavioral Support

Applewood Centers; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Care

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Career Growth

Financial Protection

Time Off

Job summary

Applewood Centers is seeking a dedicated Intervention Specialist to plan, teach, and evaluate student learning in a special education setting. You will differentiate curriculum, help students manage emotions and behavior, and work with the school team to deliver interventions and activities.

You will maintain a caseload of up to 12 students, ensure compliance with Ohio standards, and coordinate with parents, mental health professionals, and district representatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education or related field required.
• Licensure: Intervention Specialist License required. Valid teaching certificate from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce required.
• Experience: Experience working with youth that need social, emotional, developmental and/or academic support.
• Other: A valid driver’s license with approved driving record (less than 6 points), personal transportation and insurance, if required to drive on behalf of the agency.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach up to 6 classes daily throughout the school year.
• Provide intervention, mentorship and guidance to all students.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, mental health professionals, and home school districts with consistent updates regarding students’ progress or issues that arise.
• Extend and support therapeutic ideals and goals of the Applewood Educational Services
• Actively review students’ progress and plans through all available documentation, i.e. ETR, IEP, Therapist reports, background reports, and Juvenile Court reports.
• Cooperate with the educational team regarding planning, decisions and execution of IEP's made in conjunction with the student's home district representative.
• Complete Progress Reports (for caseload) and other required documentation in a timely manner.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education or related field

Intervention Specialist License

Ohio Department of Education teaching certificate

Job description

Applewood Centers is seeking a dedicated Intervention Specialist to plan, teach, and evaluate student learning in a special education setting. You will differentiate curriculum, help students manage emotions and behavior, and work with the school team to deliver interventions and activities.

You will maintain a caseload of up to 12 students, ensure compliance with Ohio standards, and coordinate with parents, mental health professionals, and district representatives.