Intervention Specialist - Gerson School
About The Position
We are currently hiring an Intervention Specialist to join our team at the Gerson School. Applewood's Gerson School is an alternative school for youth who have not been successful in a traditional educational setting due to emotional difficulties. The Gerson School emphasizes education within a personal and therapeutic environment. The Intervention Specialist will assist in providing high quality experience for students. Are you pursuing your Master's degree in Special Education? Then we would love to bring you onto our team! With a small class size of 2-3 students, this is a great opportunity to start your teaching career! Gerson has a seasoned, supportive team who provide mentoring and coaching. We can also be flexible with scheduling to accommodate classes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Special Education. Students pursuing a Master's in Special Education are welcome to apply!
- Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates practical and creative problem solving skills.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Valid Ohio Teaching Certificate- Intervention Specialist- preferred
Responsibilities
- Plan and teach educational programming as identified in student Individual Education Plans.
- Work closely with a teacher's aide and other professionals to deliver intervention, lessons and activities.
- Maintain student records.
- Evaluate instruction and student performance (academic and social) through assessment, data collection and progress monitoring methods.
- Communicate with parents/guardians, mental health professionals, and home school districts with consistent updates regarding students progress or issues that arise.
- Cooperate with the educational team regarding planning, decisions and execution of IEP's made in conjunction with the student's home district representative.
- All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate option
- Wellness program including free preventative care
- Generous paid time off, including summers and school holidays
- 100% paid parental leave for childbirth and adoption
- 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW programs
- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
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