Special Education Teacher at Breakthrough Schools

University of Delaware; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charter school network in Cleveland is seeking an Intervention Specialist for the 2025-26 school year. The role requires a Bachelor's in Special Education, a valid Ohio license, and a passion for urban education. Responsibilities include designing curriculum, supporting student needs, and collaborating with parents and staff. Ideal candidates have 2 years of teaching experience and a commitment to equity. Join us in making a difference for 3,000 students in our community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the school's mission and goals.
• Design and deliver appropriate curriculum and instruction.
• Establish high expectations for student achievement.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff on student data.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams across content areas and assist with differentiation

Skills

Passionate about urban education

Experience providing targeted instruction

Exceptional communication skills

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Ability to engage in identity work

Receptive to feedback

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

Breakthrough Public Schools (BPS) is seeking an Intervention Specialist - Special Education Teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Teaching at Breakthrough Public Schools is a rewarding experience where dedicated staff work to impact more than 3,000 students across 10 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 the 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 urban setting strongly preferred

Licensure and Certification(s)

• 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: you shine 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
• Receptive to feedback and desire to grow professionally
• Has the work ethic and desire to go above and beyond

DISCLAIMER

The information outlined in this job posting indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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