Intervention Specialist: High School

Location: Akron and surrounding suburbs

Employment Options: Full-Time | Part-Time
Employment Type: W2 (Benefits Eligible Based on Hours)
Start Date: General interest for the 2026-2027 school year

Schedule

Monday–Friday | School Hours (Typically 7–8 hour days), Part-Time flexibility in days and hours

Benefits

• Competitive Pay – Compensation that reflects your education, experience, expertise, and responsibilities
• Benefits Starting at 30 Hours/Week – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off – Time to rest and recharge
• 401(k) with Company Contributions – Investing in your future
• Professional Development Support – Opportunities to grow in special education and instructional strategies
• CEU / License Support
• Employee Assistance Resources

About the Role

PSI partners directly with schools to fill active, approved positions — not pipeline postings. You will know assignment details before accepting placement whenever possible. At PSI, you are supported clinically, professionally, and personally throughout your assignment.

Assignment Experience (What You Can Expect):

• Provide specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, counselors, and school psychologists
• Exposure to multiple grade levels (PreK–12 opportunities)
• Opportunities to implement differentiated instruction and intervention strategies
• Work with individual students, small groups, and whole-class support

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized instruction aligned with IEP goals
• Collaborate on developing and implementing intervention plans
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed
• Support students’ social-emotional growth and behavior management
• Assist in data collection and documentation for IEP compliance
• Partner with educators, families, and support staff to ensure student success

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or related field
• Valid Intervention Specialist or Special Education license/certification (state-specific)
• School-based experience preferred, but newer professionals encouraged to apply — mentorship available
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs

About PSI

For close to 50 years, PSI has been a leader in educational and school health services. Founded through collaboration between Cleveland Diocesan Schools and Kent State University school psychologists, PSI was built on innovative, student-centered thinking — and that mindset continues today. We focus on:

• Whole-child service models
• Strong school partnerships
• Long-term placement success
• Supporting clinicians, not just staffing positions

Through our 2023 partnership with ESS, PSI has expanded nationally while maintaining the local, relationship-driven support clinicians value.