Intervention Specialist

Just for Kids, awarded Employer of the Year by Buffalo State and the University at Buffalo and the 2025 Empire Award for Childcare Excellence Winner, is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and motivated staff who have a passion for working with today’s youth and whose everyday priorities align with our core values: to provide an engaging, enriching, and safe out of school experience for elementary and middle schoolers.

Company Information

Just for Kids is a community-centered non-profit organization that offers Before and After School and Summer Programming in the Amherst, Cheektowaga Central, Cheektowaga Sloan, Cleveland Hill (Cheektowaga), Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville Central School Districts. We also offer programming at The Park School of Buffalo, Saints Peter and Paul School in Hamburg, St. Benedict School in Amherst, St. Mary's School in Swormville, and Nardin Academy in Buffalo.

Position Summary

Just for Kids is seeking an Intervention Specialist for our Cleveland Hill Elementary After School Program. The ideal candidate has experience delivering targeted academic interventions backed by evidence-based practices. The focus will be on supporting students in grades 2-5 who require additional assistance in core areas such as literacy and reading skills, and executive functioning.

This role requires collaboration with program staff, school teams, and families to plan, deliver, and monitor progress in small-group settings using established intervention frameworks.

Responsibilities Include:

Program Implementation

• Deliver targeted academic interventions using research-based methods.
• Customize instructional strategies based on student needs using tools such as curriculum-based measurement, progress monitoring, and assessment data.
• Support executive functioning and engagement for students who may struggle in traditional classroom settings.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and program staff to ensure alignment with school-day instruction.
• Adapt instruction as needed to accommodate different learning styles and developmental levels.

Data Collection & Reporting

• Maintain accurate documentation of intervention goals, progress, attendance, and outcomes.
• Use assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adjust plans as needed.
• Communicate progress with families and school personnel in a respectful, confidential, and constructive manner, and in alignment with grant requirements.

Additional Duties

• Uphold confidentiality of all student and program-related information.
• Support general program activities and supervision when not engaged in intervention services.
• Follow established protocols for student safety, health, and well-being.
• Participate in team meetings and staff training as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Just for Kids administration.

Schedule

After school programs follow the District/School calendar, Monday through Friday, from dismissal through the close of program (5:30pm).

*Four days of onsite Intervention and 3 hours of onsite planning on Fridays.

*The Intervention Specialist may work providing Intervention 1.5-2 hours daily. If additional work time is desired, additional hours are available through 5:30pm daily.

Benefits

• Performance, Attendance, and Referral Bonus Opportunities.
• Paid Sick Time
• Stellar Dental Discount Plan
• Tuition Discount through Just for Kids School-Age Discount Program
• 401(k) Plan
• Student Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer

Recognition: Just for Kids takes pride in the services we offer the community and our staff. We have won multiple awards for our childcare services and the manner in which we treat our staff.

• Child Care Business of the Year – Child Care Resource Network (2026)
• WNY Child Care Action Team – Empire Award for Child Care Excellence (2025)
• Buffalo Business First – Best Places to Work Finalist – (2015, 2019, 2023)
• Network for Youth Success – Quality Leadership Award (2022)
• Child Care Provider of the Year, Child Care Resource Network (2015)
• Employer of the Year – Buffalo State (2012) + University at Buffalo (2015)
• UB Nonprofit Internship Site of the Year (2015)Job Type: Part-time

Experience And Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Experience teaching reading in a small-group or intervention setting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Physical Requirements: This position is active and requires walking, bending, kneeling, twisting and squatting. This position includes prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending. Generally, must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.