Intervention Specialist → $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!
About The Position
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking an Intervention Specialist for its Special Education team. The position leads instruction for students in grades K–12 with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), designing personalized learning experiences in a learning center and/or classroom. The specialist delivers targeted instruction, uses curriculum resources and educational software, and develops lesson plans and schedules tailored to students’ physical, emotional, and educational needs in alignment with state and school standards. The role involves collaborating with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and instructional staff; differentiating instruction and adapting curriculum; managing student caseloads and IEPs; monitoring and documenting progress; and maintaining a safe, organized classroom. The organization describes a collaborative culture with small learning communities and class sizes, built-in administrative time, autonomy, and opportunities for advancement and continuing education.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, special education, or a closely related field.
- Currently licensed or in the process of obtaining one or more Ohio special education instruction credentials: Intervention Specialist—Mild/Moderate Educational Needs (K–12), Intervention Specialist—Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs (K–12), or Primary Intervention Specialist (PK–5).
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
- Prior experience with curriculum development, differentiation, and instruction; experience in alternative education, special education, or behavioral health settings is preferred.
- Experience or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or related disabilities.
- Experience or strong knowledge working with students with IEPs.
- Demonstrated success developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs and abilities.
- Ability to motivate students and have critical conversations that help them work toward realistic goals.
- Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
- Knowledge of relevant technology, including instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in an alternative, special education, or behavioral health program setting.
Responsibilities
- Create an inclusive, collaborative environment involving students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the educational process.
- Establish a classroom climate based on mutual respect, fairness, clear expectations, social development, personal accountability, and positive group interactions, modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
- Implement and reinforce school-wide and classroom PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, reward systems, and appropriate consequences.
- Track and document student progress, maintain accurate student files, and prepare reports on student achievements and activities.
- Deliver differentiated and targeted instruction individually or in a co-teaching environment to meet IEP goals.
- Adapt and modify curriculum and instructional approaches for diverse learning styles and capabilities, and guide instructional staff on differentiation.
- Use varied instructional methods, resources, and educational software to support students’ needs and interests.
- Manage student caseloads, including developing, updating, and implementing IEPs, goals, and interventions.
- Prepare daily lesson plans and organize instructional materials aligned with curriculum standards and student objectives.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom, managing supplies, furniture, and resources according to procedures.
- Stay informed about research-based instructional practices and developments in special education and subject-specific areas.
- Respond constructively to evaluation and observation feedback and pursue ongoing professional growth.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the school community and educational program.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- Free virtual medical and mental health services.
- Advocacy and navigation support.
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program.
- Pet insurance options.
- Perks-at-Work employee discounts program.
- Summer Bank Payroll Program.
- Clear advancement pathways.
- Tuition discounts.
- Scholarship opportunities.
- No-cost continuing education and general education courses.
- Flexible learning options and academic partnerships.
- Small learning communities and small class sizes.
- Highly collaborative culture, autonomy, and innovation.
- No after-school activity obligations.
- Built-in administrative time.
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Job Type
Full-time
