Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is conducting a search for a School Intervention Specialist.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is nationally recognized as a leader in pediatric healthcare, with a reputation for excellence in patient care, research and medical education. We are a full-service, not-for-profit pediatric academic medical center, established in 1883. We have 587 registered beds, including 85 inpatient psychiatry beds and 36 residential psychiatry beds. We are the second-highest recipient of National Institutes of Health grants for pediatric research. Our
vision is to be the leader in improving child health. Our awards and rankings include:
 U.S. News & World Report ranked Cincinnati Children’s No. 3 in the nation in the magazine's 2012-2013 list of the best children's hospitals. Cincinnati Children’s was also rated in the top 10 in all pediatric specialties.
 U.S. News & World Report ranked the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine as the third best pediatric program at a medical school in the United States. The UC Department of Pediatrics is comprised entirely of faculty members from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
 Recognized for leadership and innovation in quality, safety and family-centered care; recipient of awards from the
American Hospital Association, The Joint Commission, and the Picker Institute, among others.
The School Intervention Program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has been helping sensitize schools to the needs of children with cancer since 1979. As one of the first of its kind in the country, the program has received national and international recognition for the innovative efforts in reintegrating children with chronic illness back into the classroom.
Serving Children with Cancer, Blood Disorders, and Traumatic Brain Injury
Over time, the School Intervention Program (SIP) has expanded and now serves students with cancer, blood diseases, and traumatic brain injuries. The SIP team offers services to students actively receiving treatment and those students who have completed treatment, yet might be experiencing difficulties in school.
Role of School Intervention Specialists
School Intervention Specialists are the link between the family, the school and the child’s medical team. School Intervention
Specialists work closely with the child’s teachers to provide staff and peers with information about the child’s diagnosis and assist with obtaining the required school services for the child.
Program Objectives
The three main program objectives of the School Intervention Program include:
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Providing access to educational services during and following treatment
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Supporting the child’s continued involvement in daily activities
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Preventing or minimizing future educational problems related to medical absences, the diagnosis, and / or treatment
Accessing Services
The medical teams can refer specific patients of the Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute or the Division of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation for SIP services. Target age groups include patients in preschool through post-secondary transitions (college, a training program, or employment).
CCHMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Ideal candidates for the School Intervention Specialist role will have a minimum of 4 years classroom experience, preferably with students with special needs. Requirements include: Bachelor of Science degree and 4 years of experience OR Master degree with 1 year of experience. Candidates must have a current, professional teaching license.
If you have an interest or would like to recommend a colleague, please contact us in confidence. Katie Nolan, Cincinnati
Children’s Human Resources Employment Specialist, is conducting the search. Katie can be reached at 513-636-4023 or
Kathleen.Nolan@cchmc.org
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CCHMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.