Intervention Specialist North Columbus Preparatory Academy

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at North Columbus Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are looking for teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development.

North Columbus Preparatory Academy, founded in 2019, is a public charter school serving Linden and the surrounding neighborhoods. The school offers a college‑prep program focused on hands‑on, project‑based learning, and character education. Its nurturing teachers, wide variety of specialty classes, and focus on social‑emotional well‑being create a positive school culture. The academy is part of the ACCEL Schools network, an established system of public charter schools serving K‑12 students nationwide since 2014.

The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students, with a focus on those with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to interpret students’ abilities and disabilities, assist with classroom intervention strategies, modify general education curriculum as necessary, and support 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.
• Attain all student achievement and culture goals, including state‑specific achievement targets.
• 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.
• Comfort 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 multicultural setting preferred.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $42,500–55,000, based on geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Life Benefits – Time & Peace of Mind

• 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 Benefits – Keep Growing

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

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