Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools•Cleveland, OH

7d•$43,500 - $55,000

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at NorthStar School of Innovation & Leadership in Cleveland, Ohio. The role supports students’ educational and behavioral goals, with a focus on students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The position contributes to a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. The Intervention Specialist works cooperatively with classroom teachers and supports instruction through assessment, classroom interventions, curriculum modifications, and assistance with regular class assignments. The role also includes developing and implementing behavior improvement plans, facilitating IEP meetings, setting student goals, communicating with families, and contributing to school activities. NorthStar School of Innovation & Leadership is an award-winning public charter school serving EK–8th grade students in the Broadway-Slavic Village community. It offers college-preparatory education with arts, sports, Career Technical Education, STEM learning, and campus activities. It is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving students throughout 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/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 needed, 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 school 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 group of students.
Communicate regularly with families about students’ 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.