Job Description

BENEFITS:
At the Gerson School, 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 option
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off, including summers and school holidays
• 100% paid parental leave for childbirth and adoption
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education or related field required.
2. Licensure: Intervention Specialist License required. Valid teaching certificate from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce required.
3. Experience: Experience working with youth that need social, emotional, developmental and/or academic support.
4. Other: 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.

School Summary:
The Gerson School is an alternative placement for students whose emotional, social and behavioral struggles have impacted their ability to succeed in a public setting. We offer a unique educational environment focused on ensuring the success of our students. Individual learning plans enable each student to reach his or her maximum potential in a supportive setting. Gerson students benefit from:

• A quality, differentiated curriculum led by highly qualified staff
• Careful guidance in personal development
• Small class sizes
• Individual and group support from the school social worker and other trained staff
• Preparation for return to mainstream high school or graduation to college, technical training, or full-time employment

At Gerson, we believe in every student and are committed to providing the necessary tools and support in order for each student to excel and grow. Through our holistic approach to learning in a diverse environment, Gerson students can learn to finish what they start, overcome obstacles, demonstrate tenacity, develop and practice integrity, and develop empathy.

Plan, teach and evaluate student learning in a special education setting. Differentiate curriculum for all students. Help students learn to manage emotions and behavior within the classroom. Work closely with all members of the school team to deliver intervention, lessons and activities. Maintain case load of up to 12 students. Provide services as indicated in students’ Individual Educational Plan. Maintain direct contact with students, parents/guardians, mental health professionals and home school district representatives. Responsible for detailed student records in compliance with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce standards. The Intervention Specialist is supervised by the School Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Plan and teach up to 6 classes daily throughout the school year.
2. Provide intervention, mentorship and guidance to all students.
3. Communicate with parents/guardians, mental health professionals, and home school districts with consistent updates regarding students’ progress or issues that arise.
4. Extend and support therapeutic ideals and goals of the Applewood Educational Services
5. Actively review students’ progress and plans through all available documentation, i.e. ETR, IEP, Therapist reports, background reports, and Juvenile Court reports.
6. Cooperate with the educational team regarding planning, decisions and execution of IEP's made in conjunction with the student's home district representative.
7. Complete Progress Reports (for caseload) and other required documentation in a timely manner.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
2. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
4. Substitute for absent staff as needed.
5. Other duties as assigned by management.

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.