Supervisory Intervention Specialist ('26-'27 School Year)

bellefairejcb; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave (100% paid)

Tuition reduction at Case Western for

Pension plan

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education support

Dental and vision

Job summary

Bellefaire JCB seeks a full-time Intervention Specialist for Monarch School of Autism. You will join an interdisciplinary team and support students ages 3–21 with autism, delivering individualized instruction within a visual language immersion model and using ABA-based strategies.

Small class sizes, access to technology, and mentoring are offered, with a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist license; valid Non-Tax Teaching Certificate; current Ohio DOE license in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEPs and develop lesson plans for small groups or individual instruction.
• Lead IEP meetings involving school district, parents and invited agencies.
• Supervise students and maintain safety and daily oversight.
• Coordinate with clinical and residential teams to align education and treatment goals.
• Lead weekly team meetings focusing on students, curriculum, and behavior management.
• Prepare progress reports and monitor data for IEP progress.

Skills

Communication

Safety Care

Data-driven planning

Differentiated instruction

Student wellbeing

Family engagement

Assessment tools

Policy adherence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Ohio Intervention Specialist Teaching License (Supervisory)

Non-Tax Teaching Certificate (Supervisory)

Ohio DOE license for area of specialty

Job description

BENEFITS AND SALARY

The salary for this position is $55,000-$60,000 per 10-month school year + $5,000 Sign on bonus. This is inclusive of additional compensation for days worked during our extended school year.

At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets. Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off, including summers and school holidays
• 100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for MSW program
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

AGENCY SUMMARY

Monarch School for Autism at Bellefaire JCB is looking for a full-time Intervention Specialist to work at Monarch School, which serves students ages 3 through 21 with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This person should be caring, creative and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Intervention Specialist will work within an interdisciplinary team that includes Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behavior Specialists, Associate Teachers, Art Therapists, Music Therapist, Recreational Therapist, and Horticulture Therapist. Monarch School offers small classroom sizes (approximately 5 to 8 students per classroom), a cohesive Academic Department (with 25 Intervention Specialists), and access to an abundant supply of technology, curriculum and assessments, providing an exceptional work environment. Classroom teams are intentionally small, so students can receive one-on-one and small group instruction within the confines of Monarch’s visual language immersion teaching model, which combines concept-driven language instruction with visual supports, technology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We offer a mentoring program for new Intervention Specialists and guidance from supervisory support staff, as well as a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Responsible for implementing appropriate educational plans for each student and class, including but not limited to:
   • Participate, develop and implement each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
   • Develop lesson plans for small groups and/or individual instruction based on current diagnostic evaluations, considering student strengths and weaknesses and using appropriate learning and teaching modalities.
   • As case manager, organize and lead IEP meetings, which may include school district, parents and other invited agencies.
   • Review and keep IEP and related data collection documentation up to date.
2. Supervise each student in an assigned class, providing general supervision and monitoring throughout the day.
3. Ensure congruence between the educational plans at Monarch School and the treatment goals established by the clinical team at Monarch Boarding Academy.
4. Participate in leadership meetings and strategic planning for the Residential & Educational Autism Services Division.
5. Help foster mutual respect, camaraderie, and a sense of joint identity between educational staff and residential staff serving the same student boarders.
6. Lead the Residential Education classroom/s through Extended School Year programming.
7. Lead parent staffing meetings.
8. Evaluate the performance of Instructional Aides on the team, including issuing disciplinary action as appropriate, and complete annual performance evaluations.
9. Participate and make recommendations in hiring, disciplinary and discharge processes for Instructional Aides, and adjust any grievances filed by associate teachers.
10. Assign and responsibly direct associate teachers in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
11. Remain alert to safety aspects in both the classroom and the school overall; report incidents to the Behavior Supervisor and complete incident reports by the end of the school day.
12. Utilize Safety Care procedures, including the Two-Person Stability Hold, as necessary.
13. Implement fire and safety measures with Agency Facilities and/or Safety personnel, and instruct students on these measures.
14. Write progress reports that summarize collected data and reflect IEP progress on goals and objectives; complete quarterly progress reports during the school year.
15. Oversee lesson planning and guide Instructional Aides working with students on the assigned caseload.
16. Lead weekly team meetings focusing on individual students, curriculum, behavior management, and team organization.
17. Collect and input data for all assigned students on a weekly basis.

OTHER DUTIES

1. Participate in professional growth activities including training sessions and workshops during the school year that are part of the staff development program.
2. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing training.
3. Maintain all required trainings, certifications and licensure current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
4. Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical records through timely completion of assigned documentation.
5. Respect client privacy and hold all information obtained during treatment in confidence, following Agency guidelines on confidential material.
6. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
2. Licensure: Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist Teaching License for Supervisory Intervention Specialist; Valid Non-Tax Teaching Certificate for Supervisory Teacher; Current appropriate Ohio Department of Education license for area of specialty.
3. Experience: Combination of education, training and/or experience working with autistic children.
4. Skills and Competencies:
   • Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and ability to work with diverse groups.
   • Pass Safety Care Core Curriculum, including written exam and role plays, and demonstrate competencies up to the Two-Person Stability Hold.
   • Use high-quality student data to plan and implement lessons that connect prior and future learning.
   • Reflect students’ developmental needs and strengths in instructional plans.
   • Communicate effectively with students, consistently monitor understanding, and facilitate learning in student-centered formats with differentiated instruction.
   • Create a positive climate of openness, respect, and care; anticipate and address student wellbeing needs.
   • Select, develop, and use multiple assessment tools to measure learning objectives, anticipate obstacles, and modify instruction.
   • Communicate and engage with families and colleagues, sharing evidence of student learning and collaborating on instruction.
   • Follow Agency and School policies and procedures within and outside the classroom.

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer and hires employees without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non‑profit administrative service organization providing a community‑based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission‑related goals and operate more cost‑effective and efficient.