Intervention Specialist - Gerson School

Agency Summary :

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

Position Summary :

We are currently hiring an Intervention Specialist to join our team at the Gerson School. Applewood‘s Gerson School is an alternative school for youth who have not been successful in a traditional educational setting due to emotional difficulties. The Gerson School emphasizes education within a personal and therapeutic environment. The Intervention Specialist will assist in providing high quality experience for students.

Are you pursuing your Master‘s degree in Special Education? Then we would love to bring you onto our team! With a small class size of 2-3 students, this is a great opportunity to start your teaching career! Gerson has a seasoned, supportive team who provide mentoring and coaching. We can also be flexible with scheduling to accommodate classes.

Responsibilities Include :

Plan and teach educational programming as identified in student Individual Education Plans.

Work closely with a teacher‘s aide and other professionals to deliver intervention, lessons and activities.

Maintain student records.

Evaluate instruction and student performance (academic and social) through assessment, data collection and progress monitoring methods.

Communicate with parents / guardians, mental health professionals, and home school districts with consistent updates regarding students progress or issues that arise.

Cooperate with the educational team regarding planning, decisions and execution of IEP‘s made in conjunction with the student‘s home district representative.

All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

Qualifications :

Bachelor‘s Degree in Special Education. Students pursuing a Master‘s in Special Education are welcome to apply!

Valid Ohio Teaching Certificate- Intervention Specialist- preferred

Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates practical and creative problem solving skills.

A valid driver‘s license with approved driving record(less than 6 points), personal transportation and insurance, if required to drive on behalf of the agency.

Salary and Benefits :

Salary range is $49,000 - $52,000 per year depending on relevant education, experience, and licensure.

At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.

Our offerings include :

Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate ($5, $10, $15) option

Wellness program including free preventative care

Generous paid time off, including summers and school holidays

50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs

403(b) retirement plan with an employer match

Pet insurance

Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Support for continuing education and credential renewal

Ancillary benefits including : dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness

Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

Applewood Centers, Inc. (‘Applewood‘) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood‘s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.