Intervention Specialist (2024-2025 School Year)

Position: Intervention Specialist

Venue: Private School Setting - Mentor

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Wraparound Experts is proud to be recognized for our dedication to improving lives. We won the 2024 Real Leaders Impact Award and earned the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America (MHA). Join us and be part of our mission to make a difference!

Who we are

Wraparound Experts (WE) is a comprehensive resource for children and families in schools across Northeast Ohio, offering a range of services and specialized educational staffing solutions. We place the following Special Education and Mental Health professionals at elementary and secondary schools: Intervention Specialist, Remedial Teacher, Gifted or Enrichment Teacher, Title 1 Teacher, School Psychologist, Mental Health Counselor, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist/COTA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Registered Behavior Technician.

WE is dedicated to connecting schools with licensed and qualified Experts who understand the ‘wraparound model’. Our staff goes above and beyond their traditional roles, working together effectively to coordinate services among teachers, support staff and other experts. This is not your typical approach to staffing! Our collaborative approach to learning benefits everyone involved. By wrapping around students with support, we can achieve positive outcomes for students and their families, while fostering a positive work environment.

Beyond staffing solutions, WE offers comprehensive behavioral and mental health training for children, families, and school staff throughout the year. We also provide specialized psychological testing services for autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities.

Our mission is to empower children to thrive mentally, emotionally, and academically. If you are dedicated to making a real, lasting change in the lives of children, then Wraparound Experts might be the place for you!

Job Summary

Wraparound Experts is currently seeking a full-time or part-time Intervention Specialist to join our growing team. The Intervention Specialist is responsible for assisting children with special academic, social, and behavioral needs in schools and other educational settings. They will be responsible for designing, executing, and assessing programs based on different factors, including gender, cultural background, and age. The intervention specialist will work with parents and teachers to design and implement individualized programs that best fit the child’s situation. The specialist is responsible for making and maintaining informed observations, records of children's performance, and lesson plans for students. An intervention specialist is also responsible for adhering to individualized education programs (IEPs).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in education, required
• Ohio Department of Education Certification - Intervention Specialist licensure in K-8, Alternative SPED License, Supplemental SPED License, required
• Valid driver’s license, required
• FBI and BCI background check (can be completed upon hire), required
• Successful experience working with children in an academic environment
• Knowledgeable in state and federal special education law
• Collaborative, constructive team building skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with students, parents, and other staff members
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and use sound judgment in all aspects of the job

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works cooperatively with classroom teachers; interprets the skills and needs of students, assists in classroom intervention strategies, modifies general education curricula as necessary, and assists students with regular class assignments
• Monitors the progress of caseload - maintains records and communicates with parents and teachers of student progress
• Conducts diagnostic assessments for instruction
• Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
• Writes and implements behavior improvement plans
• Facilitates IEP meetings and writes IEP goals and objectives
• Utilizes research-based best practices in daily planning and instruction
• Integrates culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues
• Works with a team to help identify the best practices for individual students and groups of students

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Ohio Intervention Specialist Licensure (Required) (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32