Early Childhood Intervention Specialist; Itinerant

Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (Itinerant)

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Early Childhood

The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio is seeking interested and qualified candidates for an Itinerant Early Childhood Intervention Specialist for the 2026-27 school year
. The part time assignment is to serve preschool aged students with disabilities residing in Richmond Heights Local Schools, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
. Services to be delivered Itinerantly working towards center-based classroom preschool readiness skills. The part time assignment could lead to full time employment based on student caseload.

Job Objective: Plan, implement, and evaluate student learning experiences designed to address a wide range of maturity and skill levels. Help students to progress socially, emotionally, communication and academically. Facilitate parental involvement.

Appointment Type: Certified

The following are typical work responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions

• Provide preschool program information to families. Assist with registration, orientation, and follow-up activities.
• Promote an atmosphere of hospitality and acceptance. Schedule home visits when necessary to improve communications, resolve problems, and/or facilitate transition activities.
• Prepare the designated area for instruction.
• Advance the professional image of the service center and affiliated school districts. Maintain open and effective communications. Use problem-solving techniques to tactfully address concerns.
• Uphold board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Refer service center policy interpretation inquiries to administrators.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Organize appropriate subject content and learning goals. Develop lesson plans that align with state standards and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives.
• Identify problems that may impede the learning and/or the social integration of preschool students.
• Evaluate the academic needs of students. Develop effective student educational experiences that engage and stimulate student learning. Vary instructional techniques to address diverse student learning styles.
• Help students develop language, social, adaptive, cognitive, and motor skills. Teach students how to plan ahead, care about people's feelings, and make acceptable decisions.
• Communicate expectations, provides guidance, and show an active interest in student progress. Help parents and students understand program objectives and performance standards.
• Use formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress.
• Provide families information about how to reinforce skills learned at school.
• Maintain a positive learning environment. Facilitate student learning activities that encourage collaboration and positive peer relationships.
• Collaborate with other staff. Share knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
• Evaluate student achievement/performance. Prepare progress reports.
• Consult with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, e-mail, written notes, meetings, etc.).
• Consult with support personnel and families to address student concerns (e.g., academic difficulties, excessive absences, behavior mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
• Comply with federal and state policies/procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability. Prepare and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Work with staff to help ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Facilitate opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in an inclusive educational environment. Implement behavior management and/or prescribed medical plans when required.
• Monitor students and sanitize equipment as needed to maintain a healthy program environment.
• Promote the proper care and use of school property. Ensure that all materials are stored properly. Work with staff and students to address equipment safety and security.
• Maintain complete and accurate records. Submit required paperwork on time.
• Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Perform other specific job-related duties as directed.

Minimum requirements are used to establish clear and appropriate eligibility standards for a specific position.

• Clear Criminal Background Check BCI/FBI
• Appropriate ODEW/SBOE Licensure or Equivalent
• Maintain a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to:
  Vehicle Safety, First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, Blood Borne Pathogens, and others deemed appropriate for the position.
• Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Embody high ethical standards and integrity. Accept responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Adhere to Educational Service…