Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools•Columbus, OH

5h•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at South Columbus Preparatory Academy - German Village located in Columbus, Ohio. The Intervention Specialist plans for and supports the educational, behavioral, and social needs of the entire school community with a focus on student eligible for special education and related services. Be part of the difference at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village! Founded in 2017, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is the top performing school in the neighborhood, serving students from EK-8th grade. The public charter school is located on a renovated, historic campus and provides a well-rounded, college prep program emphasizing hands-on learning and character education. South Columbus Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

Requirements

Current state license holder
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
Experience working in a full room inclusion type model or Co-Teaching in a Resource Room model
High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on 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 multi-cultural setting preferred

Responsibilities

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 the planning and implementation of 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 (employee, spouse, 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 our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals