Intervention Specialist - Emotional Disturbance

Position Type: Special EducationDate Posted: 3/5/2026Location: DistrictPosition: Intervention Specialist (Emotional Disturbance) Reports to: Principal and Assistant(s)Employment Status: Regular/Full-timeStatus: CertifiedContract Days: 185 Description: We are looking for an intervention Specialist to assist us with designing and implementing individualized programs for children with special educational and social adjustment needs. The intervention specialist will consider demographic factors, developmental level, and health status when making recommendations. You will create and maintain records of progress, and collaborate with parents to refer children to psychologists and other therapists. In addition to teaching the appropriate course of study following the state standards for each subject area using a variety of instructional techniques that meet individual learning styles. NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance Essential Job Functions:Provide services and accommodations to students identified with a disabilityAssist in coordinating the special education program for all students with disabilities in the school districtAssist in implementation of federal law and Ohio rules for educating students with disabilitiesAdminister contract services for childrenImplement and document data for individual student IEP'sDevelop IEP's for children; assist in scheduling IEP conferencesProvide classroom teachers with resource informationCoordinate activities between the school district and outside agenciesWork with regular classroom teachers co-teaching in an inclusion settingPrepare local, state and federal reports relative to areas of special education and pupil personnel servicesServe as a member of IAT and IEP teams as requiredAttend IEP conferencesConsult with regular education teacher concerning modifications, adaptations or alternate assignments in regular education classroom for special education studentsEnsure record keeping tasks and individual records of all children recommended to receive special education services or those enrolled in special education entitled to a free appropriate public educationRemain in compliance with dates requiredAnalyze data to create and implement behavior intervention plansAdhere to rules and regulations regarding programs that relate to special educationUtilize RtI to meet the needs of all studentsEvaluate test scores to monitor progress of studentsCompile and maintain an accurate inventory of special education materialsRepresent the district at local, state and regional activities/committees as agreed toMaintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student IEP's, testing information, student and staff informationEnsure that the IEP goals/objectives for students are metFacilitate communication with families and staffDemonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learnersImplement strategies to accomplish individualized program goalsConsult with regular classroom teacher concerning placement of potential studentsAdapt curriculum and provide alternative teaching techniques and assessments to best enhance student learningOther Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issuesSupport school, enforce school rules and policiesParticipate on building level teams and/or teacher based teams and/or district level "teams"Organize various subject specific programs within assigned buildingWork closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices such as "team" teaching, semester projects, etc.Act as department chairperson when requested and agreed uponServe as a role model for studentsAssist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materialsServe on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed uponSupervise student teachersDiscipline students when necessary following the district PBIS modelRespond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate mannerPerform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Assistant or Special Education Director Qualifications:Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or universityLess than one year related experienceAppropriate State of Ohio certification/licenseSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriateRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of academic area and various teaching methodologiesAbility to work effectively with othersAbility to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writingEffective, active listening skillsOrganizational and problem solving skillsTraining in varied instructional designsSkills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom managementKnowledge in child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasksEducational pedagogyStudent/teacher professional relationshipTechnology skills eg. electronic grades, moodleBasic first aidAdditional Working Conditions: Occasional evening/weekend/summer workOccasionally lift, carry, push and pull various items up to a maximum of 50 pounds, e.g., classroom materials and suppliesFrequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, crouch, kneel, balance and stoopPossible requirement to travelOccasional exposure to high heat index temperatures and low wind chill temperaturesAbout Our District:The Garfield Heights City Schools collaboratively and cooperatively serve students and families of the City of Garfield Heights. Located in Cuyahoga County and bordered on the north by the City of Cleveland proper, and on all other sides by the first ring communities of Northeast Ohio. Our District proudly serves approximately 3,500 students in three Kindergarten through Grade 5 schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district also provides an award-winning Preschool program to educate the youngest students in our community at William Foster Elementary. All those who seek academic, co-curricular, student leadership, diversity, and community engagement success, can find these things and more in the Garfield Heights City Schools.As a product of our community-based strategic planning process completed in 2021, our district's mission is: As the heart of the community, Garfield Heights City Schools fully prepares students to pursue their dreams and give back as engaged citizens and future leaders. Our vision is: to become a premier educational institution, recognized throughout Ohio as fully preparing students to be leaders equipped with real-world skills to contribute to a global society.The Garfield Heights City School prides itself on providing a rigorous and comprehensive pre-k through 12th-grade educational curriculum that clearly focuses on student success through college and career readiness. To that end, Garfield Heights High School offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses, including AP English, AP Government, AP American History, Honors Chemistry, Honors Calculus, Honors Physical Science, and more. While the District offers these high-level academic courses, the GHCS also proudly sends more than 225 students on an annual basis to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center for those individuals deeply interested in learning a skilled profession or hands-on expertise in one of the trades. Middle School students have increasingly greater opportunities to prepare themselves for high school and parents are readily encouraged to be involved. Elementary School students in the GHCS also participate in such valuable literacy programs as LETRs and social/emotional initiatives as the Zones of Regulation. The GHCS places a great deal of emphasis at all levels of education on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (P.B.I.S.) and each school has won awards from the State of Ohio for encouraging and promoting positive behavior.A wide variety of co-curricular offerings are available to students of all ages in the Garfield Heights City Schools as well. Such opportunities include more than 18 varsity sports, the district's show choir, Music Express, Marching Band, Theater, A ?Capella Choir, National Honor Society, Student Council, Glass Ceiling, Future Engineers, and more. These co-curricular offerings are award-winning on the state, regional and local levels. Students can expect success when they become involved in the various academic, co-curricular, and student leadership organizations in this District.Garfield Heights City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, genetic information, race, color, age, religion, disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Application Deadline: Until position has been filled.To Apply: On-line

Created: 2026-04-15