Intervention Specialist → $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education
Role description
Starting Salary:$65,000 - $85,000 /year based on experience
PLUS
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Environment:
Special Education Program, Grades K-12
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education
,
a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is
seeking an
Intervention Specialist
to join our award-winning
Special Education
team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you're passionate about empowering students with diverse learning needs, thrive in a collaborative and dynamic educational environment, and bring creativity, patience, a solution-focused mindset, a sense of humor, and an unwavering commitment to student growth
—
We Should Talk!
‖ Benefits You Don't See in Most District Jobs:
Free Virtual Medical & Mental Health Services
Advocacy & Navigation Support
Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
Pet Insurance Options
Perks-At-Work Employee Discounts Program
Summer Bank Payroll Program
‖ Career Path & Continuing Education:
Clear Advancement Pathways
Tuition Discounts
Scholarship Opportunities
No-Cost Continuing Education & General Education Courses
Flexible Learning Options and Academic Partnerships
‖ Support Network & Educational Focus:
Small Learning Communities
Highly Collaborative Culture
Autonomy and Innovation
Small Class Sizes
No After-School Activity Obligations
Built-in Administrative Time
⚕️ Learn more about the perks and benefits we offer by visiting:
https://bit.ly/CL-BenefitsBrochure
As an
Intervention Specialist , you'll lead the instructional process for students in
Grades K-12
with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), designing dynamic and personalized learning experiences within the learning center and/or classroom. Your role includes delivering targeted instruction, utilizing innovative curriculum resources, integrating educational software, and creating comprehensive lesson plans and schedules tailored to the diverse physical, emotional, and educational needs of each student, in alignment with state and school standards.
‖ Responsibilities Include:
Creating an inclusive, collaborative environment that actively involves students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the educational process.
Establishing a classroom climate built on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations, emphasizing social development, personal accountability, and positive group interactions by modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Implementing and consistently reinforcing school-wide and classroom-specific PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, reward systems, and appropriate consequences.
Tracking and documenting student progress, maintaining accurate student files, and generating comprehensive reports detailing student achievements and activities.
Delivering differentiated and targeted instruction individually or collaboratively in a co-teaching environment to effectively meet IEP-specified educational goals.
Adapting and modifying curricular content and instructional approaches to accommodate the diverse learning styles and capabilities of students, providing guidance to instructional staff on differentiation methods.
Utilizing varied and engaging instructional methods, resources, and educational software to effectively respond to and support diverse student needs and interests.
Managing student caseload responsibilities, including developing, updating, and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), goals, and interventions.
Preparing detailed daily lesson plans and organizing instructional materials that align with curriculum standards and individual student objectives.
Maintaining an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment, managing supplies, furniture, and resources effectively according to established procedures.
Staying informed on current research-based instructional practices, trends, and developments in special education and subject-specific areas to continually enhance teaching effectiveness.
Responding openly and constructively to feedback from formal evaluations and informal observations, actively pursuing ongoing professional growth.
Supporting the school community by performing additional duties as assigned, contributing positively to the overall success of the educational program.
‖ Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study.
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining one or more of the following OH state special education instruction credentials:
Intervention Specialist - Mild/Moderate Educational Needs (K-12)
Intervention Specialist - Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs (K-12)
Primary Intervention Specialist (PK-5)
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs at various levels.
Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education
is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.
For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide,
we have helped change the direction of more than
240,000 student lives !
Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:
https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose
At
ChanceLight
we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive
the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!
Y our path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a
Chance
to transform lives through education!
If you’re energized by the idea of small classes, strong support, real impact and benefits that put your wellbeing front and center
—
This Is Your
Chance !
Submit your application today to explore whether this Intervention Specialist opportunity is the right move for you!
Careers, With ChanceLight
Work. With Purpose.
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ChanceLight®
company
*Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.
Education Required
Bachelors or better in Education or related field
Licenses & Certifications Required
Crisis Prevention Inst
Any of the following:
Intervention Specialist
SPED - Mild-Moderate
SPED - Moderate-Severe
Primary Intervention Spec
Skills Preferred
Record Keeping & Reporting
Lesson Planning
Crisis Intervention
Emotional Disturbance
Learning Disabilities
Autism
Performance Motivation
Student Development
Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
Personalized Instruction
Attention to Detail
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Special Education
K-12 Education
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
Student Engagement
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Computer Skills
Effective Teaching Strategies
Differentiated Instruction
Behavioral Intervention
Behavioral Support
Behavioral Disorders
Classroom Management
Classroom Instruction
Behaviors Preferred
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
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