Special education aide Jobs in Cleveland, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Join Focused Staffing Group and be a catalyst for positive change! At Focused Staffing, we don’t just fill positions—we transform lives, one rockstar talent at a time. Whether you’re eager to make a meaningful difference in behavioral health or dedicated to empowering students in K-12 education, our mission is to connect skilled, passionate professionals with the communities that need them most. As a leader in specialized staffing, we provide exceptional opportunities and support for every member of our team, creating lasting impact for those we serve and those who serve with us. Discover how your unique strengths can help build brighter futures across schools and behavioral health organizations nationwide.

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Position : Intervention Specialist / SPED Teacher

Compensation : Up to $65 per hour

Schedule : Full-time, Monday to Friday

Start Date : ASAP

About the Role

Focused Staffing Group is seeking passionate and skilled Intervention Specialists / SPED Teachers to join our network of partner schools. In this role, you’ll help ensure every student has the tools, support, and individualized instruction they need to succeed.

For our Intervention Specialists, we provide a dedicated Compliance Team that supports IEP writing and compliance—allowing teachers to focus their time on planning, instruction, and student growth. Please note that IEP writing and compliance are the primary responsibilities of the Compliance Manager , not the Intervention Specialist.

Essential Functions

Support the school’s mission, philosophy, and values in interactions with students, parents / guardians, and coworkers.

Design and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction that reflects observations and individual goals for students.

Establish a classroom culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students .

Collaborate with faculty and leadership to analyze student data for continuous instructional improvement.

Share best practices and collaborate with peers to enhance teaching and assessment practices.

Maintain consistent communication with parents / guardians to discuss student progress.

Partner with Compliance Managers on IEP development and implementation.

Maintain an organized, safe, and engaging classroom environment.

Provide targeted small-group instruction and direct services aligned with students’ IEP goals.

Collaborate with grade-level and content teams to support differentiated instruction.

Participate in the student intervention referral team.

Support assessments and testing accommodations as a proctor and monitor.

Employ diverse instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the needs of exceptional learners.

Manage a caseload of students with IEPs, progress monitor goals and services, and adjust based on data.

Assist with non-instructional duties, including arrival / dismissal, hallway monitoring, lunch duty, and extracurricular supervision.

Maintain accurate and organized student records.

Engage in professional development and identity work to dismantle inequities and foster culturally responsive practices .

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience :

Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience preferred

Experience in urban or underserved settings strongly preferred

Licensure and Certifications :

Valid Ohio Special Education License or in the process of obtaining one

Skills and Attributes :

Deep passion for urban education and serving historically under-resourced communities

Proven ability to provide individualized instruction for students with special needs

Exceptional patience, focus, and problem-solving ability

Strong communication skills—both verbal and written

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Commitment to cultural responsiveness and ongoing professional growth

Data-driven approach to instruction

Receptive to feedback and eager to improve

Strong work ethic and dedication to going above and beyond for students

Equal Opportunity Statement

Focused Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.