Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools•Columbus, OH

2d•$42,500 - $55,000

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Intervention Specialist at North Columbus Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio. The school serves K–8 students with a college-preparatory program centered on hands-on, project-based learning and character education. The Intervention Specialist supports students’ educational and behavioral goals, with a focus on students who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and contributes to a rigorous, nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes learning and social-emotional development. The role works collaboratively with classroom teachers to interpret students’ abilities and disabilities, support classroom interventions, modify general education curricula as needed, and help students complete regular class assignments. The specialist conducts assessments, develops and implements behavior plans, facilitates IEP meetings, and creates IEP goals and objectives. The role also includes advising students, communicating with families, participating in school activities, and contributing to student achievement and school culture goals.

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.
Strong 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

Collaborate with classroom teachers to interpret students’ abilities and disabilities, support classroom intervention strategies, modify general education curricula as needed, 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 lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
Serve as an advisor to a designated group 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 employees, spouses, and children.
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 education professionals.