Intervention Specialist, Education ​/ Teaching

Overview

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at North Columbus Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio to provide a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

North Columbus Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving Linden and surrounding neighborhoods. The school offers K-8th grade with a college prep program, hands-on, project-based learning, and character education. ACCEL Schools serves K-12 across the United States.

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

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricular as necessary, and assisting the student 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
• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as 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 advisor for a designated set of students
• Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
• Participate in planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Current state license
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Experience in full inclusion/co-teaching in a Resource Room model
• Comfort with 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 (Word and Outlook)
• Strong organization and time management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI)
• Experience in a multi-cultural setting preferred

The salary range is $42,500–$55,000. Factors affecting starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities within ACCEL Schools and network of 4,000+ instructors

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