Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools•Fairfield Preparatory Academy, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Intervention Specialist at Fairfield Preparatory Academy in Hamilton, Ohio, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role supports the educational and behavioral goals of students, with a focus on those who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The position calls for creating a rigorous, nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. The Intervention Specialist works cooperatively with classroom teachers to understand students’ abilities and disabilities, support classroom interventions, adapt general education curricula as needed, and help students with regular class assignments. The role also includes conducting assessments, developing and implementing behavior plans, facilitating IEP meetings, setting IEP goals, advising students, and communicating with families about student growth. The specialist uses research-based practices and culturally responsive approaches, and participates in school activities beyond instruction. Fairfield Preparatory Academy is a public charter school for EK–7 students combining accredited academics with competitive sports training. It is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving students across the United States.

Requirements

Current state license.
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
Experience working in a full-room inclusion model or a 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 assist 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 employees, spouses, and children.
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.