Intervention Specialist (Full-Time, Part-Time) - 2026-2027 School Year

Positions: Intervention Specialist (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Location: Private elementary school, Charter elementary school

Venue(s): Western Suburbs of Cleveland

Position Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Available; On-site

Now hiring an Intervention Specialist/Special Education Teacher! Whether you're looking for a full-time position or the flexibility of a part-time schedule, you'll join a collaborative team that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and empowers you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students every day.

Wraparound Experts is proud to be recognized for our dedication to improving lives. We recently won the 2024 Real Leaders Impact Award and earned the 2024, 2025, & 2026 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health Awards from Mental Health America (MHA).

Who We Are

Wraparound Experts (WE) is a trusted local partner for schools across Northeast Ohio, providing specialized services and educational staffing solutions to support children and families. We place the following Special Education and Mental Health professionals at elementary and secondary schools: Intervention Specialists, Remedial Teachers, Gifted or Enrichment Teachers, Title 1 Teachers, School Psychologists, Mental Health Counselors, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Behavior Professionals.

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, collaborating with school leaders, families, and school teams to surround students with support from multiple angles.

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. Join us and be part of our mission to make a difference!

Job Summary

The Intervention Specialist/Special Education Teacher (IS) is responsible for assisting children with special academic, social, and behavioral needs in schools and other educational settings. The Intervention Specialist will work with teachers and parents to design and implement an individualized education plan (an IEP) that best fits the child’s situation. The student’s IEP will be based on a student’s ETR and other data. The IS is responsible for making and maintaining informed observations, records of children's performance, and lesson plans for students. The Intervention Specialist is responsible for adhering to a student’s individualized education plan (IEP). Overall, the IS will provide support and services to students with diverse needs as prescribed by Wraparound Experts and the principal of the school. This role is essential in helping our students achieve their maximum potential in academic, social, and daily living activities. Essential components of this position are listed below; however, these are not exhaustive and subject to change at the discretion of Wraparound Experts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education/special 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
• Pass and maintain a clear FBI and BCI background check, required
• Successful experience working with children in an academic environment
• Ability to develop a student’s IEP with clearly defined goals and objectives
• 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 a high level of confidentiality and use sound judgment in all aspects of the job

**(Any Substitute Multi-Age PK-12 License from the Ohio Department of Education does NOT meet the requirements for this role.)

Experience

Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develops a student’s IEP, including clearly defined goals and objectives that guide the delivery of specially designed instruction (SDI).
• Facilitates IEP meetings
• Works closely with the School Psychologist and other SPED professionals
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to interpret students’ skills and needs, support the implementation of classroom intervention strategies, adapt general education curriculum as needed, and assist students with regular class assignments.
• Monitors the progress of each student on his/her caseload including maintaining all records, collecting data and communicating with parents and teachers of each student
• Conducts diagnostic assessments for instruction
• 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

Pay: $32-$40/hr.

Full-Time Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Discipline-specific mentorship support

Part-Time Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee Referral program
• Flexible schedule
• Discipline-specific mentorship support

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.