Intervention Specialist

Position Description

INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
Full Time (Mon-Fri 8:30-3:30), Begins August 2024
WCA is seeking a dedicated candidate to serve as an intervention specialist.

This person will be responsible for planning and
delivering math and reading intervention, providing homeroom teachers with classroom accommodations, contributing to IEP
and SPP meetings and implementing executive functioning strategies according to IEP or SPP requirements. Candidates should
have a working knowledge of classical education with a desire to expand on their understanding.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
• Recognize and support the mission, vision and goals of the WCA Semper Crescente program
• Serve as a model for students of a follower of Christ
• Demonstrate the fruit of the spirit in your interactions with students and parents
• Pray regularly with and for the students, parents, colleagues and school
• Provide math, grammar, writing, and reading intervention
• Provide classroom support for students needing classroom accommodations
• Provide recommendations for students’ IEP’s and SPP’s
• Provide executive functioning strategies/services
• Attend WCA PD and make a conscious effort to understand the classical model of education

QUALIFICATIONS
• A follower of Jesus Christ and personal agreement with our Statement of Faith and lifestyle agreement
• Detail oriented and organized
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to sincerely interact and pray with our students and their parents
• Friendly, gentle, patient, and professional demeanor; teachable spirit
• A commitment to Christian education and developing a life-long biblical worldview
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in special education, ODE Intervention Specialist Licensure a must
• Science of Reading Certification or Training strongly encouraged
• Minimum 1 year working with children with disabilities
• A basic understanding of classical education

As a PreK – 12 Classical and Christian school in suburban Cleveland, WCA is committed to quality instruction through the lens of
a Biblical worldview in a nurturing environment. We use classical methodology that includes grammar, Latin, logic, rhetoric and
daily instruction from God’s Word. WCA is a family-oriented community, united by the bond of being Christ followers who desire our
children to grow in godly character with a zeal for learning. To learn more, explore our website at westsideacademy.org

 

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Robin Somers, Semper Crescente Director, at [email protected]