Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools • Elkton, MD

3d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Intervention Specialist at Cornerstone Academy - Elementary in Westerville, Ohio. The role supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students, with a focus on students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The specialist works with classroom teachers to interpret students’ abilities and disabilities, support classroom interventions, adapt general education curricula as needed, and assist students with regular class assignments. The position also involves assessment, behavior planning, IEP development and meetings, student advising, and communication with families. The specialist is expected to use research-based practices and culturally responsive teaching while contributing to student achievement and school culture goals.

Cornerstone Academy is an award-winning public charter school serving Northeast Columbus communities with a K-12 college-preparatory program emphasizing art, music, and STEM. It is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving PK-12 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 co-teaching in a Resource Room model.
• Comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment involving frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• Strong 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, as well as 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 students’ academic and social-emotional growth.
• Participate in planning and implementing non-instructional activities, including 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 employee, spouse, and child
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed