Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools•West Park, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at West Park Bilingual Academy in Cleveland, Ohio. The role supports students’ educational and behavioral goals, with a focus on students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The specialist works with classroom teachers to understand students’ abilities and disabilities, develop classroom interventions, modify general education curricula as needed, and help students complete regular class assignments. West Park Bilingual Academy serves families throughout West Cleveland with a college-preparatory program emphasizing hands-on, project-based learning and bilingual instruction. The school prioritizes students’ social and emotional well-being and values Community, Integrity, Resilience, and Excellence. ACCEL Schools operates a network of public charter schools serving PK–12 students across the United States. The position involves assessment, behavior planning, IEP development and meetings, instruction, student advising, family communication, and participation in school activities. The specialist is expected to work toward student achievement and culture goals, use research-based practices, and incorporate culturally responsive teaching into daily interactions.

Requirements

Current state license.
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 working in a growth-focused coaching environment involving frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
High-quality written and verbal communication skills.
High 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).

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a multicultural setting.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to interpret students’ abilities and disabilities, assist with classroom intervention strategies, modify general education curricula as necessary, and help 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 toward student achievement and culture goals, including state-specific achievement goals.
Use 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 about their child’s academic and social-emotional growth.
Participate in planning and implementing non-instructional activities, such as social events and field trips.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off.
Retirement contributions.
Optional basic life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary life insurance for the employee, spouse, and child.
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and its network of education professionals.