Intervention Specialist - SY

About the Opportunity

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Intervention Specialists at Northside Preparatory Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development.

Northside Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving EK‑8 grade students throughout the Spring Grove and Northside communities. The school offers a well‑rounded academic program that places emphasis on good citizenship and service to the community. Our nurturing teachers, small group instruction, and focus on social‑emotional wellbeing create a positive school culture.

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curriculum as necessary, and helping students with regular class assignments.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments for instruction.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments.
• Write and implement behavior improvement plans.
• Facilitate IEP meetings and write IEP goals and objectives.
• Work diligently to meet all student achievement and culture goals, including state‑specific achievement goals.
• Utilize research‑based best practices in daily planning and instruction.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Serve as an advisor for a designated set of students.
• 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.

• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Experience working in a full‑room inclusion model or co‑teaching in a resource room model.
• Comfortable working in a growth‑focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• High quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organization and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI).
• Experience working in a multi‑cultural setting preferred.

Compensation: $49,000 - $55,000, depending on geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.

We are a non‑discriminatory employer. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on protected characteristics, except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.