Long Term Substitute Intervention Specialist - Autism Unit * 2 Positions * January 2027 - May 2027

Mentor Exempted Village Schools; Ohio (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mentor Exempted Village Schools is seeking a long-term substitute Intervention Specialist to support autism services at CARES/Dr. Jacqueline A. Hoynes School in Mentor, OH.

The assignment runs January 2027 through May 2027 with daily rates of $150 for 1–20 days and $175 for 21–60 days, after which the standard teacher salary schedule applies. Licensure as a K-12 Intervention Specialist is required, with preference for moderate/intensive K-12 endorsement.

Qualifications

• Must have valid certification or license to teach the assigned content area as recognized by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Thorough knowledge and appreciation for working with children with autism.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods and instructional techniques for the learning environment.
• Ability to communicate curriculum relevance to students and parents.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, students, and administration in a productive manner.

Skills

Autism awareness

Communication with students/parents

Adapt instructional techniques

Education

K-12 Intervention Specialist License

Moderate/Intensive K-12 License (Preferred)

Job description

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST - AUTISM UNIT

January 2027 - May 2027

Rate: $150per day (1-20 days) $175(21-60 days) Teacher Salary Schedule (61st day forward)

Licensure: K-12 Intervention SpecialistLicense; Preferred: Moderate/Intensive K-12 License

• Position Type: Substitute Certified


• Date Posted: 10/28/2026


• Location: CARES/Dr. Jacqueline A. Hoynes School


• Date Available: To Be Determined


• Closing Date: 12/31/2026

CARES is a state of the art educational, training and resource facility for children and young adults with autism, their families and the professionals entrusted with their care. We serve students ages 5-22.

Qualifications:

• Must have appropriate, valid certification or license to teach the assigned content area as recognized by the Ohio Department of Education.


• Thorough knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for the learning process and the nature of working with children with autism.


• Proficiency in teaching, i.e., demonstrate ability to adapt his/her knowledge of educational methodology and variety of instructional techniques for the benefit of students in the learning environment. Scholarly competence in the structure and content of the subject area for which (s)he is responsible.


• Ability to communicate with students and parents the manner in which the curriculum relates to them.


• Demonstrate the ability to work and interact with other staff members, students, and administration in a manner that is cooperative and productive.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To assist the Mentor Board of Education in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform us of any special needs you have so that we may make it possible for you to participate in the application for employment process. The Mentor Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, handicap, disability or national origin in employment and in the educational programs and activities that it operates. The Board reserves all legal rights relating to vacancies, including the right to fill by voluntary/involuntary transfer or newly-hired personnel, in accordance with negotiated procedures, and the right not to fill a posted vacancy.

Kathy Burnett
Director of Human Resources