Intervention Specialist/Special Education Teacher - one location

Intervention Specialist

Compensation - This role offers a fixed compensation rate of $40.00 per hour

Location: Garfield Heights, OH 44125;  Onsite – School Setting

Position Summary
RCM Health Care is seeking a highly-qualified, empathetic Intervention Specialist in Garfield Heights, OH 44125, dedicated to providing a superior education to students. The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students, with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program and English Language Learners. This role works collaboratively with classroom teachers, students, families, and school teams to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.

Responsibilities
Schedule / Shift
Shift details: 2026-2027 School Year - Will follow Academic Calendar

Key Duties

• Support the educational and behavioral goals of all students with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program and English Language Learners.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricular as necessary, and assisting students with regular class assignments.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments for instruction and functional behavior assessments; write and implement behavior improvement plans.
• Facilitate IEP Meetings and write IEP goals and objectives while working to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state-specific achievement goals.
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and instruction and integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Serve as advisor for a designated set of students and communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Licenses & Certifications

• Current state license.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI).

Skills

• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Experience working in a full room inclusion type model or Co-Teaching in a Resource Room model.
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• High quality written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.

Benefits
Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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